Politics Nov 10 WATCH: RFK Jr. says FDA will remove long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs The change announced Monday is a break from more than 20 years of FDA policy, in which the drugs carried the agency's most severe warning label.
Health Nov 03 Top FDA drug regulator resigns after officials probe ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct The head of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug center abruptly resigned Sunday amid concerns about his personal conduct.
Politics Oct 29 WATCH: Health Secretary RFK Jr. announces new FDA move to fast-track biosimilar drug approvals Federal regulators are trying to make it easier to develop cheaper alternatives to powerful drugs that many Americans depend on to treat autoimmune diseases or cancers.
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.