US FDA

Eli Lilly's COVID treatment gets emergency use authorization

Eli Lilly’s combination therapy of two antibodies helped cut the risk of hospitalization and death in COVID-19 patients by 70%.

FDA approves Moderna vaccine for emergency use

US Food and Drug Administration makes drug giant's vaccine second approved for use in United States.

FDA to revise Pfizer's COVID vaccine fact sheet

FDA working with Pfizer to revise fact sheet for recipients of its vaccine after two people had allergic reactions to it.

FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

Federal panel of outside experts recommends that FDA move forward with emergency authorization for the Moderna vaccine.

'I don't want them injecting me with anything'

37% of Israelis, including doctors, former vaccine supporters, even a former Health Minister, will refuse COVID vaccine. Why? Opinion

Trump to FDA: Get the damn vaccines out now!

As FDA announces plans to finalize approval for coronavirus vaccine, President Trump demands immediate green light for vaccine.

Moderna applies to FDA for authorization of COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna asks FDA to review expanded data showing its vaccine is 94.1% effective at preventing COVID-19.

FDA authorizes antibody treatment given to Trump

Food and Drug Administration grants emergency authorization to Regeneron experimental antibody treatment given to Trump for COVID-19.

FDA approves rapid home COVID-19 test

Food and Drug Administration issues emergency use authorization for coronavirus test which provides results within 30 minutes.

Remdesivir approved for use in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

FDA approves Gilead Sciences' antiviral drug for treating patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

FDA approves saliva test for COVID-19

SalivaDirect, the fifth saliva test approved by the FDA for the disease, uses spit from people suspected of having the coronavirus.

US to send remdesivir to COVID-19 hotspots

Department of Health and Human Services to send supply of coronavirus drug remdesivir to areas that need it most.

FDA allows use of drug for coronavirus

Food and Drug Administration allows emergency use of experimental drug remdesivir, which appears to help some patients recover faster.

Don't be frightened of coronavirus, be proud of the response

'Opening FDA office in Israel would increase mutual cooperation'

Open regional US Food and Drug Administration office in Israel, lawmakers say.

FDA expands warning against use of blood pressure drug

Patients taking affected medication should contact their pharmacist or physician.

Congress passes 'right to try' bill

US House passes bill allowing terminally ill patients to try experimental drugs.

Expert: Israel Will Probably Ban Trans Fats Like the FDA

Professor Oren Froy of Hebrew U. believes that within a few years Israel will move to ban trans fats in foods.

Sabra US Recalls 30,000 Cases of Hummus

American division of the Sabra salad company issues a recall for mass quantities of its classic hummus over Listeria fears.

Petition Filed in US Over Definition of 'Hummus'

What is 'hummus'? Apparently, not just a matter of taste.

At BGU, A Dose of Ritalin to Help Elderly Keep Their Balance

Some people believe Ritalin, used to treat ADHD, is over-prescribed. Now scientists are probing its use for balance in the elderly.

FDA Limits Max Amount of Acetaminophen in Combo Pain Meds

The FDA has reduced the maximum allowable amount of acetaminophen in combination pain medication, and added a boxed warning for good measure.

FDA Approves Two Teva Pharmaceuticals Generics, Stocks Gain

Teva Pharmaceuticals enjoys the approval of two new generics by the US Food and Drug Administration, stocks rise.

Israeli Biotech Firm Produces New Drug for Gaucher's Disease

An Israeli firm has passed the first hurdle in gaining FDA approval for a new treatment for Gaucher's disease.