FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Foods, Beverages, And Medicines

FDA Bans Red Dye

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Updated Jan 16, 2025 | 12:13 PM IST

SummaryIt was in the 1980s, after a study was published that linked possible carcinogenic with the Red Dye No. 3 that made the agency aware of the cancer causing elements in the food color.

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FDA Approves Qfitlia For Hemophilia Patients

FDA approves new drug for hemophilia

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Updated Apr 3, 2025 | 06:54 AM IST

SummaryThe approval came on the basis of two randomized clinical trials that had 177 adult and pediatric male patients with either hemophilia A or hemophilia B enrolled.

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Not Puzzles, Shingles Vaccine Might Be Your Best Defense Against Dementia

Not Puzzles, Shingles Vaccine Might Be Your Best Defense Against Dementia

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Updated Apr 3, 2025 | 04:00 AM IST

SummaryA recent study found that shingles vaccination reduces dementia risk by 20%, likely due to its impact on viral inflammation and brain health, offering a potential new approach to dementia prevention.

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New NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya Commits To ‘Humane’ Reforms, Ending 'Censorship & Distrust' In Research

New NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya Commits To ‘Humane’ Reforms, Ending 'Censorship & Distrust' In Research

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 08:54 PM IST

SummaryDr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor and health economist, takes over as NIH Director, focusing on transparency, biomedical innovation, chronic disease prevention, and eliminating government control over scientific misinformation research.

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