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3 US Tobacco Companies drop Lawsuit after FDA announces to review New Labeling Regulations

Three large US tobacco companies, Altria Group Inc, Reynolds American Inc and Lorillard Inc, have withdrawn their cases against the US government after the latter announced that it will review its dec

Tissue Fillers used in Cosmetic Procedures can Choke Blood Vessels, warns FDA

Did you ever wonder that a facelift could cost you, your life? Don’t believe it, read on!

FDA panel says Glaxo Asthma Drug safe for Adults

FDA panel says Glaxo Asthma Drug safe for Adults

On Thursday, an advisory panel to the United States Food and Drug Administration stated that British multinational pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline Plc's asthma drug to treat chronic breathing p

Trader Joe's Recalls Walnuts due to Salmonella Risk

Trader Joe's Recalls Walnuts due to Salmonella Risk

The US Food and Drug Administration, on Tuesday, announced that Trader Joe’s has voluntarily recalled the packages of raw walnuts due to the risk of Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness and a

FDA approves Boston Scientific’s Heart Device

FDA approves Boston Scientific’s Heart Device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval to Boston Scientific Corp.’s heart device, which tends to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with quivering hearts.

FDA issues tougher recommendations on reusable medical devices

FDA issues tougher recommendations on reusable medical devices

The FDA has issued stricter recommendations on reusable medical devices in order to prevent the spread of antibiotic resistant infections. These kind of infections occurred at Los Angeles hospitals.

FDA to ask Reusable Device Manufacturers to provide Safety Data

FDA to ask Reusable Device Manufacturers to provide Safety Data

In the wake of criticism the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently faced for inappropriate response to infections spread by contaminated medical scopes, the health agency said on Thursday th

Most likely sources of food-borne illness identified

Most likely sources of food-borne illness identified

It has been informed that millions of people ever year get infected by food-borne illnesses and according to a new report, it has been identified that which foods are most likely to make people sick.

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On 22nd May, the Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas witnessed a historic surgery as the doctors executed the world's first skull and scalp transplant, 15-hour-long operation performed by a dozen doctors assisted by 40 other medics.

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Georgia Aquarium officials are calling the condition of a beluga whale calf 'extremely guarded'. The calf was born at the facility last month and is not gaining weight. On Wednesday, the aquarium officials said that the next few days will be...