USA: New non-opioid painkiller approved by US health agency

A new type of non-opioid painkiller, aimed at treating short-term pain in adults, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug suzetrigine, known by its…

USA: FDA bans red dye 3 from some frosting, candy and medicine

The US has banned the use of a synthetic dye typically added to foods and beverages to give them a bright, cherry-red hue. Manufacturers will no longer be allowed to…

USA: RFK Jr.’s lawyer and top ally asked FDA to revoke approval of polio vaccine

Backlash been building in the United States following a news report that links one of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed cabinet members to an effort to revoke approval for the polio…