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.
Politics Dec 18 WATCH: Trump administration seeks to cut off access to transgender health care for U.S. children The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions targeting transgender Americans.
Health Dec 01 New lens approved by FDA promises to slow nearsightedness in children The lenses use concentric rings to refocus light, potentially preventing severe eye issues like cataracts and retinal detachment.
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.