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FDA Adds Guillain-Barre Syndrome Warning to Two RSV Vaccines
The CDC recommends a single dose of any FDA-approved RSV vaccine for all adults ages 75 years and older, as well as for 60- ...
Healthy Returns: The FDA approved fewer new drugs in 2024 — but some big ones hit the market
The FDA wrapped up 2024 with 50 new drug approvals, clearing a wave of long-awaited treatments. Meanwhile, Transcarent will ...
FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect
The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in baby food. A new California law requires baby food makers selling products in the ...
FDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones
Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin tones, and now ...
FDA recommends fixing racial disparities in pulse oximeter readings
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday proposed a long-awaited plan aimed at improving how pulse oximeters work on people ...
FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for ...
FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods
The Food and Drug Administration has set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and ...
FDA Pushes to Improve Blood Oxygen Monitor Accuracy Across Skin Tones
The FDA's draft recommendations for pulse oximeters aims to include clinical studies involving at least 150 participants with ...
Cheese Puffs Recall as FDA Issues Risk Warning
The snacks were distributed in the state of New York and have been recalled due to undeclared additives and flavor enhancers.
FDA seeks to boost accuracy of blood-oxygen monitors across skin tones
The U.S. health regulator on Monday proposed new guidelines for widely-used blood oxygen monitoring devices to improve their ...
FDA weighs novel pain drug amid opioid crisis
The FDA will decide later this month whether to approve a novel drug for acute pain that could offer a nonaddictive ...