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Panel Probing Circumstances leading to top FDA Official’s Resignation

Dr. Leona Brenner-Gati, acting deputy commissioner for medical products and tobacco, resigned from the Food and Drug Administration on May 3.

FDA Rules to Continue Sales of Generic Opana Painkiller

Federal regulators announced on Friday that the sales of generic Opana will be continued even though the pills are prone to abuse. The narcotic painkiller is similar to OxyContin.

Wrigley temporarily Halts Supply and Production of Caffeine- Flavored Chewing Gum

Wrigley has announced that they had discussions with the Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Proposes Fresh Guidelines for Indoor Tanning Bed Salons

The Food and Drug Administration has come up with a new proposal as per which indoor tanning beds should be having warning messages of risk of cancer.

FDA Warns Using Drugs Made of Valproate during Pregnancy

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of US has released a warning of the use of migraine medicine named `valproate sodium' by women during pregnancy as it can affect the IQ level of the baby.

FDA Grants Approval to Merck for Liptruzet Tablets

FDA has granted an approval to Merck for Liptruzet tablets as an adjunctive therapy to diet for treating elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in primary or mixed hyperlipidemia patients.

FDA to Check if Triclosan is Safe

Federal health regulators have been focusing at the effects of triclosan, a germ-killing ingredient present in some 75% antibacterial liquid soaps as well as body washes in the US.

FDA Scrutinizing Foods with Caffeine on Safety Grounds

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be assessing the safety levels of the foods that contain caffeine.

Cicada Insects Soon to be Part of America’s East Coast

Long-Awaited DSM-V Released

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NASA to Build Universal Food Synthesizer to Create Real Meals

A 3D printer is a future device to create meals from cartridges full of carbohydrates, protein powders and oils. The concept might sound difficult to believe. But, NASA has moved ahead and just given a 3D printer firm, Systems & Materials Research Corporation, a six month $125,000 grant to figure out ways to develop a universal food...

Barack Obama is Back in White House with a Bang

At 11.10 pm, Barack Obama recorded a historic win by defeating his rival, Mitt Romney by 100 votes. Obama was given 303 electoral votes by the major networks, while Romney got 203.

Obama, the first African American President, was elected...