FDA approves new drug to treat travelers’ diarrheaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Aemcolo (rifamycin), an antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of adult...
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on proposed new steps to protect youth by prevAs a physician who cared for hospitalized cancer patients, I saw first-hand the devastation that smoking-related diseases had wrought on...
Temporary Tattoos, Henna/Mehndi, and "Black Henna": Fact SheetFDA has received reports of adverse reactions to some “decal,” henna, and “black henna” temporary tattoos. Here is information about the...
FDA approves the first drug comprised of an active ingredient derived from marijuana for treatment oOver the past decade, we’ve seen a growing interest in the development of therapies derived from marijuana and its components. Proponents...
Fewer U.S. High School Students Having Sex, Using DrugsThe 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) paints a promising picture about the drug and sexual behaviors U.S. high school...
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal. Recall and Advice to Consumers and RetaCDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate...