Texans can continue to mail-order abortion pills for now, Supreme Court says
Read full article: Texans can continue to mail-order abortion pills for now, Supreme Court saysThe 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that mifepristone must be obtained in person, a decision the country’s highest court has temporarily blocked.
Texas will launch its own clinical trials into ibogaine psychedelic after failing to find a drug company to help
Read full article: Texas will launch its own clinical trials into ibogaine psychedelic after failing to find a drug company to helpThe state’s effort will get a boost from the federal government thanks to a new executive order from President Donald Trump.
Recall issued for certain glucose sensors due to potentially inaccurate readings, FDA says
Read full article: Recall issued for certain glucose sensors due to potentially inaccurate readings, FDA saysThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an Early Alert for specific glucose monitoring systems after Abbott Diabetes Care recommended that they be removed from the market.
Certain Gerber biscuits recalled for potentially containing plastic, FDA says
Read full article: Certain Gerber biscuits recalled for potentially containing plastic, FDA saysA popular baby food company is voluntarily recalling certain batches of biscuits due to a potential presence of soft plastic or paper pieces.
More than 260,000 shredded cheese bags recalled for potentially containing metal fragments, FDA reports
Read full article: More than 260,000 shredded cheese bags recalled for potentially containing metal fragments, FDA reportsMore than 260,000 bags of shredded cheese are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA issues alert for specific glucose monitoring devices after multiple deaths reported
Read full article: FDA issues alert for specific glucose monitoring devices after multiple deaths reportedThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an Early Alert for specific glucose monitoring systems because Abbott Diabetes Care recommends they be removed from the market.
Women celebrate FDA removal of black box warning on hormone replacement therapy products
Read full article: Women celebrate FDA removal of black box warning on hormone replacement therapy productsFor decades, hormone replacement therapies carried warnings that they increased the risk of cancer and dementia. Now, that study is being dismissed, and the warning is being removed.
Wellness powder supplements sold at Sam’s Club and other retailers linked to Salmonella outbreak
Read full article: Wellness powder supplements sold at Sam’s Club and other retailers linked to Salmonella outbreakAuthorities say at least 11 people have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online.
Mac and cheese products recalled nationwide due to undisclosed milk, cashews
Read full article: Mac and cheese products recalled nationwide due to undisclosed milk, cashewsCertain brands of mac and cheese products are being voluntarily recalled due to a potential allergy risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Certain cheese products, with some sold in Texas, recalled for possible Listeria contamination
Read full article: Certain cheese products, with some sold in Texas, recalled for possible Listeria contaminationA cheese facility has issued a voluntary recall of certain products due to a potential Listeria contamination in four states, including Texas.
FDA warns about possible E. coli, Salmonella infection found in pet food sold online
Read full article: FDA warns about possible E. coli, Salmonella infection found in pet food sold onlineThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a warning to pet owners that certain dog food from last year may be dangerous.
Several grocery store items recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
Read full article: Several grocery store items recalled due to possible Listeria contaminationCertain popular store brands in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma are recalling select items containing tuna salad due to a possible Listeria contamination.
World Market recalls certain food spreads due to possible salmonella contamination
Read full article: World Market recalls certain food spreads due to possible salmonella contaminationWorld Market is issuing a voluntary recall of a popular food spread because of a possible salmonella contamination in several states, including Texas.
‘Don’t Panic’: San Antonio doctor on FDA weight loss drug deadline
Read full article: ‘Don’t Panic’: San Antonio doctor on FDA weight loss drug deadlineA San Antonio weight loss clinic owner is encouraging consumers of the GLP-1 drug semaglutide not to panic now that the FDA deadline for compound pharmacies to stop making it is in place.
Ever heard of birch sugar? Why this sweet ingredient poses a hidden threat to your dog’s health
Read full article: Ever heard of birch sugar? Why this sweet ingredient poses a hidden threat to your dog’s healthWe all love feeding our dogs table scraps, but there’s an ingredient that pet owners will want to be aware of when feeding their dogs anything new.
Braga Fresh advises its broccoli florets sold in Walmart locations across Texas may contain listeria
Read full article: Braga Fresh advises its broccoli florets sold in Walmart locations across Texas may contain listeriaA California vegetable company said some of its broccoli florets sold in Texas may contain listeria.
Recall issued for street taco meal kit sold at Sprouts Farmers Market
Read full article: Recall issued for street taco meal kit sold at Sprouts Farmers MarketA chicken street taco meal kit sold at Sprouts Farmers Market has been recalled due to potential Listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
Takeaways from Supreme Court ruling: Abortion pill still available but opponents say fight not over
Read full article: Takeaways from Supreme Court ruling: Abortion pill still available but opponents say fight not overThe Supreme Court unanimously upheld access to a drug used in the majority of U.S. abortions, though abortion opponents say the ruling won’t be the last word in the fight over mifepristone.
What to do if your prescription medication isn’t available at your pharmacy
Read full article: What to do if your prescription medication isn’t available at your pharmacyThose in the medical field say prescription drug shortages have been around for some time but they have recently reached a record peak.
Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristone
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristoneThe Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year, in the court’s first abortion case since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago.
Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown
Read full article: Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdownCongressional leaders have come out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies.
Recall roundup: Quaker Oats granola bars, TGI Fridays chicken bites recalled
Read full article: Recall roundup: Quaker Oats granola bars, TGI Fridays chicken bites recalledCheck the pantry and the freezer. Quaker Oats issued a nationwide recall for a long list of granola bars and cereals, while TGI Fridays recalled frozen chicken bites.
FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts
Read full article: FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media postsThe Federal Trade Commission says it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as to a dozen online influencers and dieticians for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener and sugary products.
San Antonio cancer center bracing for possible impact of drug shortage crisis
Read full article: San Antonio cancer center bracing for possible impact of drug shortage crisisA serious shortage of chemotherapy drugs has forced the FDA to get help from other countries. While local patients at the Mays Cancer Center have not been affected yet, doctors are having to create a protocol in case it gets worse.
FDA approves ALS treatment for patients with genetic disease
Read full article: FDA approves ALS treatment for patients with genetic diseaseThe FDA has fast-tracked a new ALS treatment for patients whose disease is genetic. Patients who have been getting the injections report a slowing of their disease progression and even renewed strength.
Kamala Harris rallies as high court eyes abortion pill rules
Read full article: Kamala Harris rallies as high court eyes abortion pill rulesVice President Kamala Harris is urging Americans to take action during “a critical point in our nation’s history” as thousands of people protested new limits to abortion rights in demonstrations across the country.
Missouri to limit gender-affirming care for minors, adults
Read full article: Missouri to limit gender-affirming care for minors, adultsMissouri’s attorney general has announced new restrictions on gender-affirming care for adults in addition to minors in a move that is believed to be a first nationally and has advocacy groups threatening to sue.
DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White House
Read full article: DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White HouseFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has advanced elements of his aggressive conservative agenda though the use of executive power, drawing on appointees, state boards and the state Constitution as he builds toward an expected presidential candidacy.
Starbucks ready-to-drink vanilla Frappuccinos recalled for possibly containing glass pieces, FDA says
Read full article: Starbucks ready-to-drink vanilla Frappuccinos recalled for possibly containing glass pieces, FDA saysCheck your fridges! If you have a bottled Starbucks Frappuccino Vanilla drink, you may need to throw it out.
New Alzheimer’s drug offers hope, yet brings more questions to those looking for answers
Read full article: New Alzheimer’s drug offers hope, yet brings more questions to those looking for answersA new Alzheimer’s drug with FDA approval is soon hitting the market and is the first with clear-cut evidence that it can slow the disease. But on top of medical questions, there are still some practical questions as well.
Nestlé recalls more cookie dough for possible plastic contamination
Read full article: Nestlé recalls more cookie dough for possible plastic contaminationDon't eat the cookie dough, at least not until you check it. Nestle USA recalled some tubs of edible cookie dough because it may be contaminated with plastic.
‘Don’t cook chicken in NyQuil’: FDA warns against social media challenge
Read full article: ‘Don’t cook chicken in NyQuil’: FDA warns against social media challengeA new social media challenge is just as disgusting as it is dangerous. Now, it’s caught the attention of the Food and Drug Administration, and they’re calling it “a recipe for danger.”
FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aids to lower costs, increase access
Read full article: FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aids to lower costs, increase accessEighty percent of people who would benefit from hearing aids don't wear them, according to the National Institutes of Health. That's because of cost, access and stigma. However, a new move by the FDA may change all of that.
FDA releases revised false positive guidelines for blood banks
Read full article: FDA releases revised false positive guidelines for blood banksUsing revised FDA guidelines, the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center reports it is notifying about 200 donors for retesting after they initially had false positive results.
Recall Roundup: Baby swings, frozen pizzas, Capri Sun pouches pulled from stores
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Baby swings, frozen pizzas, Capri Sun pouches pulled from storesFrom baby swings to frozen pizzas and kids' drink pouches, several products popular with families are recalled for a variety of potential dangers.
Taste the toxin? Skittles sued for allegedly having ‘heightened levels’ of titanium dioxide
Read full article: Taste the toxin? Skittles sued for allegedly having ‘heightened levels’ of titanium dioxideA California man is suing Mars, Inc., claiming Skittles are “unfit for human consumption” due to one questionable ingredient.
COVID-19 worsening in San Antonio as FDA advisers move forward with vaccine for children under 5
Read full article: COVID-19 worsening in San Antonio as FDA advisers move forward with vaccine for children under 5The FDA advisers give the green light to Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for kids under the age of five. According to the White House, shots could be ready as soon as next week.
H-E-B says strawberries are safe to eat as FDA investigates possible link to Hepatitis A outbreak
Read full article: H-E-B says strawberries are safe to eat as FDA investigates possible link to Hepatitis A outbreakH-E-B says organic strawberries sold at its stores are safe to consume as the FDA investigates a possible link between the fruit and a Hepatitis A outbreak.
Recall roundup: Disney-branded hand sanitizers, Suave antiperspirants, smoke alarms & rattles recalled
Read full article: Recall roundup: Disney-branded hand sanitizers, Suave antiperspirants, smoke alarms & rattles recalledCertain Disney-branded hand sanitizers and Suave aerosol deodorants are recalled because of the presence of carcinogenic chemicals.
Did FDA bungle infant formula recall?
Read full article: Did FDA bungle infant formula recall?Abbott Nutrition’s manufacturing plant that produced baby formula had a history of safety regulation violations, but it stayed open, a Consumer Reports investigation found. It wasn’t until after a baby died that the company issued a recall. Now, there are questions about whether the FDA could have acted sooner.
Popular infant formulas recalled after reports of serious illnesses
Read full article: Popular infant formulas recalled after reports of serious illnessesThe FDA is warning parents to throw out certain powdered formulas for babies as it investigates the illnesses and one death that may be linked to the products.
Recall roundup: COVID tests, mattresses, space heaters, stools and ping pong tables recalled
Read full article: Recall roundup: COVID tests, mattresses, space heaters, stools and ping pong tables recalledCertain Covid-19 home tests are being recalled because they were illegally imported and are not authorized for use, the U.D. Food and Drug Administration announced.
Nirenberg, Wolff want feds to help manage, distribute COVID-19 drug remdesivir to Regional Infusion Centers in Texas
Read full article: Nirenberg, Wolff want feds to help manage, distribute COVID-19 drug remdesivir to Regional Infusion Centers in TexasPlease find attached, a copy of the letter from San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff to HHS Secretary Becerra regarding the request for federal management and distribution of remdesivir for early outpatient treatment to avoid hospitalizations and deaths.
News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.
Read full article: News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.
Need for ‘cheater’ glasses eliminated by new eye drops
Read full article: Need for ‘cheater’ glasses eliminated by new eye dropsIf you’re tired of looking for your “cheaters” so that you can read instructions, recipes, your cellphone news feed, or just a good book on your bedside table, a solution has now been approved by the FDA in the form of revolutionary eye drops.
Officials consider easing donor restrictions as blood shortage worsens in San Antonio area
Read full article: Officials consider easing donor restrictions as blood shortage worsens in San Antonio areaThe critical blood shortage worldwide has been dragging on for over a year, now the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is suggesting donor restrictions should be eased further.
Over 2 million Ellume COVID-19 Home Tests recalled due to false positive test results, FDA says
Read full article: Over 2 million Ellume COVID-19 Home Tests recalled due to false positive test results, FDA saysIf you recently used an Ellume COVID-19 Home Test and received a positive test result, it could be false. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration just issued a recall.
Wondering who can get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and when? Here’s what Texans need to know.
Read full article: Wondering who can get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and when? Here’s what Texans need to know.The vaccine’s protection goes down with time, so medical experts recommend a supplemental dose after two to six months. Find out here if it’s time to get one.
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Salmonella outbreak traced to onions imported from Mexico
Read full article: Salmonella outbreak traced to onions imported from MexicoA salmonella outbreak that's sickened hundreds has been linked to onions imported from Mexico. The CDC urges people to throw out onions if you don't know where they are from.
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How will the COVID-19 vaccine work for children ages 5-11? Expert answers some commonly asked questions
Read full article: How will the COVID-19 vaccine work for children ages 5-11? Expert answers some commonly asked questionsAs the FDA is expected to soon authorize COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11, Dr. Mandie Svatek, a pediatric specialist with University Health, provides some insight.
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FDA adds hand sanitizers with cancer-causing ingredients to list of 260 unsafe products
Read full article: FDA adds hand sanitizers with cancer-causing ingredients to list of 260 unsafe productsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use 260 hand sanitizer products as a result of having been deemed potentially unsafe or ineffective due to methanol contamination.
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Lawyers for Texas AG, SAISD due in court to argue over vaccine mandate
Read full article: Lawyers for Texas AG, SAISD due in court to argue over vaccine mandateA legal battle over San Antonio Independent School District's COVID-19 vaccine mandate is set to continue on Thursday in a Bexar County courtroom.
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San Antonio woman with rare clotting disorder awaits COVID-19 booster approval for immunocompromised
Read full article: San Antonio woman with rare clotting disorder awaits COVID-19 booster approval for immunocompromisedPeople with weakened immune systems could soon get a booster COVID-19 shot after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves it.
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Breaking down the difference between full FDA approval, emergency use authorization for vaccines
Read full article: Breaking down the difference between full FDA approval, emergency use authorization for vaccinesThe hesitancy of getting a COVID-19 vaccine is one of the top concerns for state and federal health officials.
Panera Bread’s at-home chicken tortilla soup recalled due to possible contamination, USDA says
Read full article: Panera Bread’s at-home chicken tortilla soup recalled due to possible contamination, USDA saysIf you’re a fan of Panera Bread’s at-home chicken tortilla soup, you may need to check your fridge.
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McCormick recalls several seasoning products due to possible salmonella contamination
Read full article: McCormick recalls several seasoning products due to possible salmonella contaminationSeveral seasoning products are being voluntarily recalled by McCormick & Company, Inc. due to possible salmonella contamination.
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Keeping your skin safe: What to know when looking for sunscreen
Read full article: Keeping your skin safe: What to know when looking for sunscreenORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire)– We are smack dab in the middle of summer. Mask-free and carefree. But there is one thing you should not forget while enjoying the summer sun…your sunscreen!
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