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Bottles of medication designed to keep blood pressure down contained medication designed to help prevent strokes and blood clots in people with heart conditions, causing a recall of one lot of each.

Forty percent of women have dense breast tissue, putting them at higher risk for breast cancer and making the disease more difficult to detect with a mammogram.

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The president is delivering his second address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday.

Formulas for toddlers are a burgeoning business. Here's what parents need to know.

Following in the footsteps of several very stupid and dangerous social media trends from over the years, a new one might just take the cake -- or the chicken.

A new purple tomato might be hitting grocery stores next year.

Pfizer’s bivalent COVID vaccine is available for people ages 12 and older as a single-dose administered at least two months after a previous COVID vaccine. Advisors for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will then evaluate i before considering a recommendation to use bivalent COVID vaccines in younger children. As of Wednesday, Sept. 14, about 6.2% of children younger than 5 had gotten their first dose of COVID vaccine. Where can I get the bivalent booster? Local and federal health officials say it’s safe and effective to get vaccines against COVID and influenza during the same appointment.

In the U.S., medication abortion usually consists of two drugs. One of them has always mattered more.

The FDA recently approved over-the-counter hearing aids and they could become available in stores as early as mid-October.

The FDA said the monkeypox virus needs "only a single amino acid change" to evade the treatment.

Naltrexone is already FDA approved, but not as an implant. Options are being studied and if all goes well, one could be greenlighted in 2024.

The FDA is telling parents and caregivers not to buy Mother’s Touch Formula because it doesn’t meet FDA requirements.

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The FDA has received reports of dogs dying after they were exposed to a type of medicated cream called fluorouracil.

The FDA is reminding people not to use certain brands of ultraviolet wands because they may produce unsafe levels of radiation.

Experts say the booster shots are to get ahead of a COVID surge before the end of the year, when more people are indoors.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted another negative review of a closely watched drug for the deadly neurodegenerative disease ALS.

A brand of salad dressing sold at Whole Foods is being recalled because the products have an undeclared amount of soy and wheat, according to officials.

The new shots from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech target both the original strain of the coronavirus and the omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants that most people are catching now.

A brand of animals cookies sold at Target stores is being recalled because the products may contain metal, according to officials.

Answer: The new mRNA product, made by both Pfizer and Moderna, is a two-in-one, or “bivalent” vaccine. One part targets the spike protein on the original Wuhan strain of the virus, just like the original vaccine. Pfizer’s bivalent booster is designed for adolescents and anyone 12 and older, while Moderna’s is for adults 18 and older. In eight mice, Pfizer’s bivalent booster generated a 2.6-fold increase in neutralizing antibody levels against the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, compared with the companies’ current booster. Lab work by Moderna showed its new booster increased neutralizing antibodies against the new variants 8-fold, while the original booster only increased antibody levels around 4.4-fold.

These days the world of at-home testing for COVID-19 is confusing. How often do I need to test to see if I'm really positive — or negative? Does a faint line mean I'm less contagious?

D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. has issued a voluntary recall on Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies according to the FDA.

Daily Harvest French Lenti + Leek Crumbles frozen product has been linked to gastrointestinal illness and abnormal liver function, according to the FDA.

Lori McClintock, the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died last year after ingesting white mulberry leaf, a plant that is generally considered safe.

If you got any free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government or through your insurance, there’s a good chance they’ve been sitting on your shelf for a while, as many of those tests have expired or will be soon.

A few months ago, baby formula was tough to find, putting parents in a difficult situation.

An outbreak has sickened 65 people, with symptoms that include diarrhea, fever and vomiting. No deaths have been reported.

Bavarian Nordic is considering outsourcing production of its FDA-approved vaccine for the virus.

Hearing aids will soon be easier to obtain for millions of Americans after the FDA issued new guidance to create a new category of over-the-counter products.

The FDA issued revised guidance about how often to test after exposure to someone with COVID or after symptoms occur. It's not exactly the same as what the CDC says. What's the best way to proceed?

The FDA is encouraging people to test themselves for COVID multiple times after getting a negative result.

The Jynneos vaccine can now be administered between layers of skin instead of underneath layers, allowing for a smaller dose.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and a member of the Pfizer board, that aired Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, on "Face the Nation."

Tecovirimat, or TPOXX, is only FDA-approved for smallpox, though the CDC has lifted requirements so doctors can prescribe it under expanded access.

Afra Rafeeq, who died this week, had raised millions of rupees to help get a crucial drug for her baby brother.

The Biden administration is scrapping plans to offer COVID boosters for people under 50 this summer. Instead they will push for an earlier release of the next generation boosters in the fall.

The Biden administration is scrapping plans to offer COVID boosters for people under 50 this summer. Instead officials will push for an earlier release of the next generation boosters in the fall.

The investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products that triggered a massive recall in May is now closed.

Family Dollar has issued a recall covering more than 400 products sold at its stores in almost every state, including Michigan.

Stalled confirmatory trials and lax enforcement plague the Food and Drug Administration's accelerated approval pathway for pharmaceuticals that target urgent medical needs.

The United States added another weapon in the battle against COVID-19 this week when the CDC and FDA gave their blessing to roll out Novavax’s vaccine. So, with Novavax getting the green light, the question for those folks becomes when and where they can get their vaccination? Well, according to CBS News, states likely won’t be able to begin requesting shipments of the vaccine until next week. CBS News said that means that doctors offices and pharmacies likely won’t receive their first doses until sometime in August. It said part of the delay is that the company is just now wrapping up quality testing on its vaccine.

Pills that terminate pregnancies have taken on more urgency after Roe v. Wade was overturned

BrandStorm Inc., the owner of Natierra, announced it voluntarily recalled two lots (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) of their organic freeze-dried blueberry pouches because of the presence or potential presence of lead above the FDA’s recommended limits.

Michigan has 19 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state as of Wednesday.

As of July 19, Michigan has 14 confirmed cases of monkeypox, according to CDC data.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and a member of the Pfizer board, that aired Sunday, July 17, 2022, on "Face the Nation."

A food company has issued a recall for select dog treat products due to possible salmonella.

The Health and Human Services Department on Wednesday warned U.S. retail pharmacies that they risk violating civil rights law if they deny access to medication used in abortions under certain circumstances. The HHS Office for Civil Rights said pharmacies cannot deny access to prescription medication used for reproductive health-care on the basis of the customer's sex, pregnancy status and other protected groups under federal civil rights law. The medication can also be used to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, according to HHS guidance issued to the nation's 60,000 retail pharmacies. HHS also said pharmacies risk violating civil rights law if they refuse to fill a prescription for methotrexate to halt ectopic pregnancies. Federal civil rights law prohibits discrimination on the basis of current, past or intended pregnancy as well as medical conditions related to pregnancy, according to HHS.

Abortion pills - the most common way to end pregnancies in the US - are in activists' crosshairs.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is requesting that Washington makes birth control available over the counter and be more affordable for those who need it.

A mother in Florida has filed a lawsuit against formula maker Abbott Laboratories, alleging its contaminated infant formula caused her newborn daughter to contract Salmonella and ultimately be hospitalized.

Why we’re seeing so little progress not just on vaccines, but even on sunscreen.

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Improved UV-blocking agents have been in use overseas for years.

Despite the general easing of restrictions, the pandemic isn’t over. Most vaccinated people will find the biggest risk is reinfection this winter.

In the U.S., it's legal to compensate people for their blood donation. Plasma donations can be a way to make extra income, but some groups can't donate.

Data from one study show erectile dysfunction drugs have a mortality rate of about four times greater than Mifeprex.

In the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision and growing concern over a woman’s reproductive rights, there is now an increased demand for morning-after pills. The morning-after pill, whose most well-known trade name is “Plan B,” does not cause an abortion. It is intended as emergency contraception for use immediately after unprotected intercourse, but there is some confusion and even controversy over these pills.

For the first time, COVID vaccines are getting an update in the U.S. But Americans still need to be persuaded to take them.

The FDA is warning parents, caregivers and healthcare providers not to use neck floats with babies for water therapy because they can lead to injury or death.

The Guttmacher Institute says in 2021, more than 100 measures had been introduced in states aimed at restricting medication abortions.

Moderna's request had been stalled for months as regulators studied whether it posed a higher risk of rare heart inflammation side effects.

Hear experts from U-M discuss vaccinating babies to five-year-old children in a livestream on Thursday.

As the US grapples with a formula crisis, parents are turning to the black market for supplies.

An email revealed a staffer had been asked not to discuss Seresto concerns in emails, with an implication bosses didn't want it on the record.

An email revealed a staffer had been asked not to discuss Seresto concerns in emails, with an implication bosses didn't want it on the record.

The Abbott baby formula plant in Western Michigan reportedly halted production earlier this week due to “severe weather” that impacted the area.

The FDA recently expanded the Jif peanut butter recall to include more products that may have been contaminated. Are any of them in your pantry?

They hope Novavax will appeal to those who don't want an mRNA vaccine because trials showed it had fewer side effects.

A recent outbreak of hepatitis A cases have been linked to strawberries sold at Kroger, Aldi, Walmart, Trader Joe’s and other grocery stores nationwide.

Local 4 is learning new information about the conditions inside the Abbott formula plant and when some new shipments of formula will arrive.

The FDA still has to give the green light for Reckitt to bring in product to the U.S. from Asia and Latin America.

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Organic strawberries linked to hepatitis A outbreak were sold at HEB, Trader Joe's and other food stores.

Organic strawberries linked to hepatitis A outbreak were sold at HEB, Trader Joe's and other food stores.

Organic strawberries linked to hepatitis A outbreak were sold at HEB, Trader Joe's and other food stores.

The FDA is investigating a hepatitis A outbreak potentially linked to strawberries sold at a number of retailers, including Trader Joe's, Kroger, Safeway, Aldi and Walmart.

A recent outbreak of hepatitis A cases have been linked to strawberries sold at Kroger, Aldi, Walmart, Trader Joe’s and other grocery stores nationwide.

A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products has triggered a massive recall and now that recall has expanded to products that used that peanut butter.

A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products has triggered a massive recall and now that recall has expanded to products that used that peanut butter.

The woman has maple syrup urine disease, which requires her to consume formula to prevent her brain from swelling.

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A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products has triggered a massive recall.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Food and Drug Commissioner Robert Califf told Congress Thursday that the infant formula shortage will likely begin to improve in the coming...

The J. M. Smucker Co. announced it’s recalling various peanut butter products nationwide.

With the baby formula shortage becoming critical, the Biden Administration is invoking the Defense Production Act Wednesday (May 18) night to speed up the supply.

Statistics who that 85% of menthol smokers are African Americans. People are gathering together to create a FDA proposal to phasing them out.

Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children.

More than 160,000 pounds of Skippy peanut butter is being voluntarily recalled because jars could have fragments of stainless steel in them.

Certain pancake mixes sold at Walmart and Kroger are being recalled after fragments of a cable used during the manufacturing process were found in the product.

If you couldn’t receive the vaccine because of an allergy or other reaction, or your immune system is severely compromised because, for example, you’ve had a transplant or you’re on chemotherapy. The vaccine isn’t going to be as protective.

The infant formula recall is not only concerning but also a growing problem as the recall has recently expanded.

The spread of COVID officially triggered a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. In the nearly two years since, the virus has killed millions of people and brought havoc to the lives of billions more.

This baby formula recall is massive and concerning. Several products are affected. Infants have become sick with bacterial infections after consuming these products. The products under recall include Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formulas.

The move means that vaccines for that age group will not be available in the coming weeks.

Two popular salad dressings have been recalled due to undeclared egg in the product.

There are two major developments involving the COVID-19 vaccines.

Most Americans are consuming far too much sodium, but it’s not coming from the salt shaker.