FDA panel rejects MDMA-assisted therapies for PTSD in veterans
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel has rejected an MDMA-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is often used to treat military veterans. On June 4, the […]
FDA issues warning on contaminated shellfish from these US states that may cause paralytic poisoning
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state because they may be contaminated with a toxin that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. At least 31 people have become sick so far, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Here’s what you need to know […]
FDA issues stark warning about ‘microdosing’ chocolate bars
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers after several people were reportedly hospitalized after eating a chocolate bar containing mushrooms. On June 7, the FDA issued a warning message about Diamond Shrooms’ “microdosing” chocolate bars, which contain a “proprietary blend of nootropics” that is said to “provide a relaxing, euphoric feeling without psilocybin,” […]
Republicans remain silent as Moderna and the FDA target our seniors
Just as the risks of COVID mRNA vaccines were beginning to be fully evaluated, the FDA approved Moderna’s upcoming mRNA vaccine. RRespiratory syncytial virusWithout a public hearingRegulators are also in discussion with mRNA manufacturers, compounding avian flu vaccinations. Why are they so bold as touting their next poison when the scale of the disaster caused […]
FDA Revokes Ban On Juul E-Cigarettes
Today, the United States Food and Drug Administration reversed their market denial order issued two years ago for products sold by Juul Labs, Inc., according to the FDA. The agency issued a ban on the vape products in June of 2022 due to insufficient evidence on whether or not the vape product adhered to federal […]
FDA rescinds ban on Juul products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will lift its ban on the sale of Juul e-cigarettes in light of new legal precedent. Nearly two years ago, the FDA banned the sale and marketing of Juul’s e-cigarette products, saying at the time that the company had failed to demonstrate that allowing their […]
Charles Boggini Company recalls drinks that contain dye linked to cancer: FDA
A Connecticut company that sells flavored sodas to restaurants has recalled four products after the Food and Drug Administration said they contained preservatives and food colorings. cancer. Coventry, Connecticut-based Charles Boggini Co. voluntarily recalled Pink Lemonade, Cola Flavor Base, Yellow Lemonade and Yellow Lemonade X, all of which are sold to restaurants in one- and […]
FDA panel rejects MDMA-based treatment for PTSD
A potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder using the hallucinogen MDMA was overwhelmingly rejected by a federal regulatory panel on Tuesday, in what could be a major setback for the use of psychedelics in treating mental illness. A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee voted 10 against approving MDMA as safe for treating PTSD […]
FDA approves new Moderna mRNA vaccine without bothering with independent advisers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna’s mRNA-1345 vaccine is said to protect adults aged 60 years and older from lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus infection. Distributor Breakthrough Therapy Designation The approval of the drug, marketed as mResvia, marks the second Moderna drug to be approved by the FDA and, […]
FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA RSV vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna’s RSV mRNA vaccine for adults 60 years of age and older. With this approval, RSV infection becomes the second disease for which an mRNA vaccine has been approved. There are currently two other RSV vaccines approved for adults aged 60 and over: GSK’s Arexvy and Pfizer’s […]