FDA Issues Warning about Security Vulnerabilities in Pacemaker Programmers

FDA Issues Warning about Security Vulnerabilities in Pacemaker Programmers

Medtronic users vulnerable to malicious cyberattacks

US Government Warns Hackers Could Stop Pacemakers and Kill Patients

US Government Warns Hackers Could Stop Pacemakers and Kill Patients

FDA warns that certain pacemakers are vulnerable to hackers

FDA's Hip-Hop Anti-Smoking Campaign: Brilliant or Doomed to Fail?

FDA's Hip-Hop Anti-Smoking Campaign: Brilliant or Doomed to Fail?

The campaign is set to launch this Monday, October 12

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 11th, 2015
FDA Goes All Hip-Hop Trying to Make Not Smoking Cool

FDA Goes All Hip-Hop Trying to Make Not Smoking Cool

The new anti-smoking campaign targets minority teens

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 16th, 2015
Anti-Bacterial Soaps Don't Really Work, Investigation Reveals

Anti-Bacterial Soaps Don't Really Work, Investigation Reveals

Not unless you wash your hands for 9 hours straight

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 19th, 2015
Viagra for Women: FDA Approves Libido-Boosting Drug Addyi

Viagra for Women: FDA Approves Libido-Boosting Drug Addyi

The drug is meant for premenopausal women

The FDA Calls Out Kim Kardashian for Promoting Morning Sickness Pill on Social Media - Photo

The FDA Calls Out Kim Kardashian for Promoting Morning Sickness Pill on Social Media - Photo

She was paid to hawk Diclegis, did it without thinking

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 17th, 2015
US Food and Drug Administration Bans Trans Fats in Processed Foods

US Food and Drug Administration Bans Trans Fats in Processed Foods

Food manufacturers have three years to comply

First-of-Its-Kind Binge Eating Disorder Drug Gets FDA Approval

First-of-Its-Kind Binge Eating Disorder Drug Gets FDA Approval

The drug, set to be marketed under the brand name Vyvanse, promises to treat moderate to severe binge eating disorder

The FDA Makes Recommendations Towards Safety of Medical Devices

The FDA Makes Recommendations Towards Safety of Medical Devices

Manufacturers have to present patch and update plans

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 5th, 2014
US Food and Drug Administration OKs New Skin Cancer Drug

US Food and Drug Administration OKs New Skin Cancer Drug

The drug, dubbed Keytruda, is designed to treat advanced melanoma

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 12th, 2014
Colgate Total Toothpaste Contains Cancer-Causing Ingredient

Colgate Total Toothpaste Contains Cancer-Causing Ingredient

The compound is dubbed triclosan, Colgate Total's makers insist that it's perfectly safe

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 7th, 2014
Implantable Chip Intended for Birth Control Could Hit Markets by 2018

Implantable Chip Intended for Birth Control Could Hit Markets by 2018

The chip can be turned on and off using a remote control, has a lifespan of 16 years

Food and Drug Administration Public Workshop to Set 3D Printing Rules

Food and Drug Administration Public Workshop to Set 3D Printing Rules

The FDA can no longer put off the regulation of the technology

New Prosthetic Approved by FDA Is Almost as Good as a Real Arm – Video

New Prosthetic Approved by FDA Is Almost as Good as a Real Arm – Video

Christened “Luke,” it can understand multiple commands

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 24th, 2014
US FDA Proposes First Electronic Cigarette Regulations

US FDA Proposes First Electronic Cigarette Regulations

“This is an important moment for consumer protection,” says Commissioner M. Hamburg

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 13th, 2014
FDA Approves Migraine Prevention Device for the First Time

FDA Approves Migraine Prevention Device for the First Time

The instrument is touted as an effective way to address this condition

 
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