FDA Makes Two More At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available To Consumers
There are two new COVID-19 tests available for at-home use – and just in time too. Continue reading
Attorney General James Applauds FDA For Expanding Access To Abortion Pill
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement in support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision today to permanently allow abortion pills by mail:Continue reading
Attorney General James Leads Coalition Urging FDA To Accelerate Actions To Protect Children From Toxic Metals In Baby Food
New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protect the health and well-being of babies.Continue reading
From Food To COVID, What You Need To Know About Poly Gloves
Poly gloves are some of the most economical gloves in the market due to their versatility and use in the food industry. Continue reading
FDA Issues Warning About Dental Fillings That Might Pose Health Risks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) threw up the caution flag for people with silver dental fillings -- referred to as “dental amalgam.” Continue reading
FDA Facing Huge PMTA Applications From Vaping Companies
The vaping industry has been one of the major growth areas of the past few years, yet the latest decision to impose further regulations on vaping businesses has thrown the industry into turmoil. Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: Another Promising Drug Treatment, No Racial disparities In Results
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University is as follows. The previous numbers in parentheses.Continue reading
Senator Brad Hoylman Responds To FDA Rule Limiting Gay Men’s Ability To Donate Blood
Today, the FDA announced plans to loosen restrictions on gay men who are interested in donating blood. Senator Brad Hoylman issued the following statement in response:Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: FDA Provides Emergency Authorization For “Game-Changer” COVID-19 Test
In an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus from Harlem to Hollywood, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been looking into a number of COVID-19 tests.Continue reading
Senator Brad Hoylman Introduced New Legislation To Make COVID-19 Vaccine Available
Today, Senator Brad Hoylman introduced new legislation that would allow as many New Yorkers as possible to access a COVID-19 vaccine by allowing pharmacists and certified nurse practitioners to administer the vaccine.Continue reading
New Health Warnings Will Be Required For All Cigarette Packages And Advertisements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized new health warnings that will soon be required on all cigarette packaging and advertising. Continue reading
A Step At A Time, FDA Gives Emergency Approval To New Coronavirus Test
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency approval for Roche Holdings AG to market a new test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) that reportedly provides results much faster than existing tests.Continue reading
What To Consider If You’re Rethinking Travel Plans Because Of The Coronavirus
With the unanswered question of how long the coronavirus (COVID-19) is going to be with us, many consumers are asking themselves an even more important question -- what do we do about the travel plans we’ve already made?Continue reading
It’s Official, The U.S. E-Cigarette Ban Is Officially A Thing From Harlem To Hollywood
While most of what happens in Washington, D.C. happens at a snail’s pace, it was only a matter of months after the Trump administration called for a ban on e-cigarettes that it was put to work. Continue reading
Doctors Urge FDA To Add Cancer Warning Labels To Cheese Products
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a group comprised of 12,000 medical professionals, has submitted a petition requesting that the FDA add breast cancer warnings to cheese product labels.Continue reading