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FDA: Sit and Slim II Contains Hidden Drug Ingredients

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Sit and Slim II, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites and possibly in some retail stores.

FDA Approves New Device to Open Blocked Arteries

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Lutonix 035 Drug Coated Balloon Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Catheter (Lutonix DCB).

Akynzeo Approved for Nausea and Vomiting from Chemo

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Akynzeo (netupitant and palonosetron) to treat nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy.

Blood Fats May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, and cholesterol may promote its growth. Even after prostate surgery, those with high blood fat levels may have a greater risk of the cancer returning, new research suggests.

Officials to Monitor West African Travelers for Ebola After US Arrival

As the Ebola outbreak rages on in West Africa, US health officials are taking measures to keep the virus from spreading in the US. One such measure will be screening airline passengers for signs of Ebola.

CDC Reports Americans Living Longer Than Ever

Americans may be living longer than ever before. In a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, measures of life span were up and rates of death were down.

Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recalls of Milk Curd

Oasis Brands, Inc of Miami, FL is recalling Cuajada en Hoja 12oz with Best By 10/01/14-10/08/14 and 10/18/14, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Hospira Recalls Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection Due Uncontrolled Storage

Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today it is initiating a voluntary nationwide user-level recall of one lot of Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, Equivalent to 1 g Vancomycin (Sterile Powder), NDC 0409-6533-01, Lot 35-315-DD with expiration date of 01 NOV 2015.

Modified Gene Therapy May Help Children With SCID

Children with SCID have a hard time fighting infections, and, sometimes, treatment for their disease makes them even sicker. But a new therapy for these kids has shown good results in fighting SCID and may prevent one serious side effect of treatment.

Bone Fragility Fractures Could Increasingly Affect Men

Weakened bones from osteoporosis can lead to hip and other fractures. Although it’s commonly thought of as a problem only aging women face, new research suggests that, because osteoporosis is underdiagnosed in men, they face a higher risk of death following a hip fracture.

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