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MANILA, Philippines — With the gift-giving season approaching, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned parents against choking hazards such as detachable parts of collectible toys.

“Generic drugs provide additional treatment options which are generally more affordable for patients,” said Iilun Murphy, FDA’s director of the Office of Generic Drugs. Branded ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new definition of “healthy” food for the first time in 30 years. The new definition will apply to manufacturers who want to call their ...

On the occasion of the 107th founding anniversary of Muntinlupa, city leaders Mayor Ruffy Biazon and Congressman Jimmy Fresnedi paid tribute to the everyday heroes and heroines of Muntinlupa who, ...

For some perspective, as of June 2024, the FDA received 1,516 requests for this designation, and only 587 have been granted. This is in line with previous years, during which around 30-40% of ...

The hope is that consumers who consider health claims on packaged foods while filling their grocery carts will be steered toward a more nutritious eating pattern, the FDA said. The FDA allows food ...

Under the new rules, foods labeled as "healthy" must contain a meaningful amount of one or more food groups recommended by the FDA's dietary guidelines, such as vegetables, proteins, dairy, or grains.

The FDA allows compounding pharmacies to sell copies of drugs when the medications are on the agency's shortage list. Now that the FDA has decided tirzepatide is no longer in shortage, companies ...

The move is aimed at helping Americans navigate food labels at the grocery store and make choices that are aligned with federal dietary guidelines — in hopes of reducing rates of diet-related chronic ...

"We know food labeling can be a powerful tool for change," James Jones, the FDA's deputy commissioner for human foods, said in a news conference. The goal, he said, is to "help consumers find ...