Health Oct 02 FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting conservative backlash Federal officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, a regulatory formality that quickly triggered pushback from anti-abortion groups and politicians aligned with the Trump administration.
Health Sep 24 What to know about leucovorin, unproven autism drug touted by Trump When President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would repurpose an old, generic drug as a new treatment for autism, it came as a surprise to many experts — including the physician who suggested the idea to the nation’s top health…
Health Sep 17 FDA takes aim at telehealth companies for promoting unofficial weight loss drug dupes The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday posted more than 100 letters to various drugmakers and online prescribing companies, including Hims & Hers, which has built a multibillion-dollar business centered around lower-cost versions of blockbuster obesity injections.
Health Sep 10 Unapproved tests and alternative treatments for Lyme disease are proliferating The complexity of diagnosing Lyme disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and alternative treatments, including lasers, herbal remedies and electromagnets.
Health Aug 27 FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots with some restrictions for kids and adults The new shots from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are approved for all seniors. But the Food and Drug Administration narrowed their use for younger adults and children to those with at least one high-risk health condition, such as asthma or obesity.
Health Jul 29 WATCH: RFK Jr. and health officials announced crackdown on kratom-related products U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products.
Health Jul 17 Juul can continue selling e-cigarettes as FDA says vaping benefits outweigh risks It's a major win for a company that has struggled for years after being widely blamed for sparking the teen vaping trend.
Health Jul 16 RFK Jr. suggests psychedelic therapy for depression and trauma has Trump administration’s support Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump officials are signaling their interest in approving psychedelic drugs for hard-to-treat mental health conditions.
Nation Jun 10 RFK Jr. aide attacks U.S. health system as corrupt while running company that promotes alternatives A top aide to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has built a following by accusing the nation's top medical institutions of financial corruption.
Nation May 22 FDA advisers debate COVID vaccine recipe amid questions about fall shots Government vaccine advisers are meeting to decide if the recipe for COVID-19 vaccines needs updating for this fall and winter.