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FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued seven letters to companies warning them that they are selling illegal homeopathic HCG weight-loss drugs that have not been approved by FDA, and that make unsupported claims. December 07, 2016 - FDA takes steps to improve hearing aid accessibility. These include balanced diets, exercising and realistic goals. Very low calorie diets are sometimes prescribed by health care professionals for people who are moderately to extremely obese as part of medical treatment to lessen health conditions caused by obesity, like high blood pressure. December 19, 2016 - FDA grants accelerated approval to new treatment for advanced ovarian cancer. Note: Press announcements from 2004 to 2012 are available through the FDA Archive. They can be dangerous, she says, and potentially fatal. September 23, 2016 - FDA approves Amjevita, a biosimilar to Humira. November 17, 2016 - FDA research to help speed development of Zika virus vaccines and therapeutics. HCG is a hormone that is produced by the human placenta during pregnancy. October 17, 2016 - FDA awards 21 grants to stimulate product development for rare diseases. Products that claim to contain HCG are typically marketed in connection with a very low calorie diet, usually one that limits calories to 500 per day. October 19, 2016 - FDA grants accelerated approval to new treatment for advanced soft tissue sarcoma. And then there are reckless ways to shed pounds—fads and diet aids that promise rapid weight loss, but often recommend potentially dangerous practices. HCG is approved by FDA as a prescription drug for the treatment of female infertility, and other medical conditions.
September 28, 2016 - FDA approves first automated insulin delivery device for type 1 diabetes. Anyone who has ever been on a diet—and there are many of us—knows that there are sensible ways to lose weight. November 30, 2016 - Food regulators seize adulterated milk products for food safety violations. September 30, 2016 - FDA warns against the use of homeopathic teething tablets and gels. Some links in press announcements may no longer be active. They are sold in the form of oral drops, pellets and sprays and can be found online and in some retail stores. December 02, 2016 - FDA approves Jardiance to reduce cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes. December 14, 2016 - FDA approves Eucrisa for eczema. December 09, 2016 - FDA takes action against four tobacco manufacturers for illegal sales of flavored cigarettes labeled as little cigars or cigars. September 23, 2016 - FDA approves expanded indications for Ilaris for three rare diseases. October 28, 2016 - FDA approves new device for prevention of recurrent strokes in certain patients. HCG is not approved for OTC sale for any purpose. But even then, strict—and constant—medical supervision is needed to ensure that side effects are not life threatening, says Blakely. December 20, 2016 - FDA expands indication for continuous glucose monitoring system, first to replace fingerstick testing for diabetes treatment decisions. December 14, 2016 - FDA takes action on applications seeking to market modified risk tobacco products. December 14, 2016 - FDA Statement from Dr. November 17, 2016 - FDA approves Intrarosa for postmenopausal women experiencing pain during sex. December 13, 2016 - FDA approves first autologous cellularized scaffold for the repair of cartilage defects of the knee.
