Nation May 14 Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out The court’s order allows women seeking abortions to continue obtaining the drug, mifepristone, at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor. Access is likely to remain uninterrupted at least until into next year as the…
Health May 12 Marty Makary resigns as Trump's FDA chief At the FDA, Makary failed to win the staff's confidence after mass layoffs, leadership changes and a series of controversies in which the agency’s scientific principles appeared to be overridden by political interests.
Politics May 11 Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion pill The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect.
Politics Apr 18 Trump signs order to hasten review of psychedelics Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government's most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs. But the administration is taking steps to ease restrictions and spur research on using the drugs for medical purposes, including conditions like severe…
Health Apr 15 FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and MAHA supporters The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities.
Health Mar 29 Makers of dietary supplements push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products.
Health Mar 10 FDA finds little evidence that the generic drug leucovorin can help people with autism FDA officials say evidence only supports the drug's use in patients with a specific genetic disorder.
Health Mar 02 5 things you should consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor.
Health Feb 06 Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill, drugmaker Novo Nordisk vows to sue The announcement from Hims is the latest example of the company's efforts to capitalize on obesity drugs like Wegovy, which have shown dramatic success in helping users shed pounds.
Health Jan 18 FDA's new expedited drug program raises legal questions and concerns The FDA commissioner's effort to drastically shorten the review of drugs favored by President Donald Trump's administration is causing alarm across the agency.