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First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The first at-home cervical cancer screening test has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, according to the product's manufacturer. It may offer an alternative to traditional in-person ...
Boise State Public Radio42m
The FDA approves first U.S. at-home tool as a Pap-smear alternative
Women can use a wand to collect a vaginal sample, then mail it to a lab that will screen for cervical cancer. The device will ...
The Takeout on MSN6h
The 13 Most Common Reasons Foods Are Recalled
When food gets recalled, you're probably often wondering why. These are some of the most common reasons foods do get recalled ...
Worcester Telegram9h
Time for an apology: Why a Worcester woman is demanding one from the FDA
McCarthy lives in Worcester and has spent the past 15 years telling the world about the harm caused by diethylstilbestrol.
The Press Democrat10h
FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals
The FDA says it will allow three new color additives made from natural sources to be used in the nation's food supply.
The Manila Times on MSN11h
US approves first at-home cervical cancer screening device
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an at-home cervical cancer screening tool as an alternative to Pap smears by ...
San Gabriel Valley Tribune15h
First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators have approved the first cervical cancer testing kit that allows women to collect their own ...
The Lancet17h
Trump works towards US tariffs on drug imports
Observers warn of the negative health consequences if US President Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals. Susan Jaffe reports.
We Asked For OTC Birth Control — So Why Aren't More People Using It?
Opill is relatively inexpensive and it doesn't require a trip to the doctor. So why aren't more people using it?