- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 15th, 2013
First Retinal Implant Approved by the FDA
The implant will be used to treat people suffering with a rare genetic eye disease
- Technology Blog
- By Sebastian Pop
- January 25th, 2013
First Autonomous Navigation Remote Presence Robot Approved for Hospitals
The FDA throws its support behind the RP-VITA telemedicine implement
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 11th, 2013
Ambien Warning Issued by the FDA
Certain sleeping pills keep people from being alert during daytime
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 22nd, 2012
AquaAdvantage Salmon, a.k.a. the Frankenfish, Gets FDA Approval
This genetically engineered fish will not harm the environment, the organization says
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 27th, 2012
FDA Shuts Down Major Peanut Butter Processor
Sunland Inc.'s peanut butter was linked to a salmonella outbreak on US soil
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 28th, 2012
New Pill for HIV Treatment Approved by FDA
Several antiviral compounds are included in just one drug
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 16th, 2012
FDA Pushes for Genetically Engineered Arctic Apples
The people are left to decide whether or not they want apples that don't brown when cut
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 30th, 2012
Combined Therapy More Effective for Young Diabetes Patients
Two treatments yield better results than one, for this age group
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 17th, 2012
Women More Prone to Developing Sleeping Disorders
They far exceed men, as far as the incidence of such conditions goes
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 15th, 2012
First Generic Lexapro Drug Approved by FDA
A review process found this form of the drug fit for human use
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 21st, 2012
Promising Alzheimer's Drug May Actually Harm Memory
It may have the exact opposite effect of what scientists intended
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 5th, 2012
FDA Approves Efficient Self-Sanitizing Keyboard
Startup uses UV light to kill germs on your keyboards
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 15th, 2011
DHHS Secretary Bans Sales of Contraceptives to Girls Under 17
The move has already aroused a great deal of animosity and debate
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 14th, 2011
Painkiller Abuse Can Be Addressed by Anti-Addiction Drug
Large study founds Suboxone can have very beneficial effects
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 25th, 2011
FDA Approves Generic Version of Drug Against Schizophrenia
The medication can also be used to address bipolar disorders
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- September 29th, 2011
Drugs Sold in the US Not as Safe as Advertised
Investigators find that offshoring is largely to blame
