FDA approves GLP-1 generic for Type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Generic daily injection approved GLP-1 treatment for type 2 diabetes patients aged 10 years and older. Currently in short supply, liraglutide injection, sold under the brand name Victoza, will provide a low-cost option for people in need of a GLP-1 treatment. “Generic drugs provide additional treatment options that […]
FDA approves first medication for obstructive sleep apnea, promotes weight loss
The first treatment for obstructive sleep apnea has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On December 20, the FDA announced that it has approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in obese adults. The FDA noted that the drug should be combined […]
FDA approves Hikma’s generic version of Novo’s diabetes drug Victoza
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Hikma Pharmaceuticals' generic version of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Victoza, paving the way for the launch of another treatment in the country. Hikma's branded generic will compete with Teva Pharmaceuticals' approved generic Victoza, which was launched in the U.S. earlier this year. Authorized generics are exact […]
FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Andrew Gruel shares his thoughts on the FDA's new dietary guidelines and ultra-processed foods on Varney & Co. Hundreds of thousands of eggs sold at Costco as part of a recall issued last month are contaminated with Salmonella bacteria and can cause serious health problems and death if ingested, according to […]
FDA approves weight-loss drug to treat sleep apnea
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a weight loss drug to treat sleep apnea, making it the first drug to treat sleep apnea, which affects millions of Americans. On Friday, federal regulators gave the green light for use of Eli Lilly's Zepbound drug, approving the prescription drug for adults suffering from moderate to […]
FDA says knockoff versions of weight loss drug must come off the market
Specialty pharmacies and online companies that have been selling off-brand copies of two blockbuster drugs for obesity and diabetes will have to phase out their versions next year under a federal government decision issued Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration announced that a nationwide shortage of Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Munjaro has been eliminated, eliminating […]
FDA updates definition of 'healthy' on food labels for first time in 30 years
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new rules update what it means for a food to be labeled “healthy” for the first time in 30 years, a move that is in line with current nutritional science and that consumers should The purpose is to help you navigate better. label. The “healthy” claim “empowers consumers” and […]
Costco-brand cold and flu medication recalled by FDA: Here’s what to know
Thousands of Costco-branded cold and flu medicines have been pulled from shelves. A total of 8,640 boxes of Kirkland Severe Cold and Flu Plus Crowded Daypacks and Nightpacks were recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week. This follows the FDA's proposal in early November to ban the use of oral phenylephrine as […]
Carrots, cucumbers, Bloody Mary mix among December recalls by FDA
From diet pills, teas, and Bloody Mary mixes to granola bars, carrots, mushrooms, and cucumbers, here are some of the foods and drinks that disappeared from store shelves in December alone. These items were compiled from the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) list of “Recalls, Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts.” This list is not exhaustive. Anyone […]
Red food dye could soon be banned as FDA reviews petition: ‘Scary stuff’
Widely used artificial food dyes may soon be outlawed. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3, also known as erythrosin. The synthetic dye, made from petroleum, is used as a coloring additive to give food and ingested medicines a “bright cherry red color,” […]