Health Oct 01 Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19 Drugmaker Merck says its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus.
Science Sep 30 U.S. stem cell clinics boomed while FDA paused crackdown The Food and Drug Administration gave clinics three years to show that their questionable treatments were safe and worked. But today none of the clinics have won FDA approval and there are more businesses than before selling the treatments for…
Health Sep 22 FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk The FDA on Wednesday signed off on such shots as a way to shore up protection in those groups. This is not a done deal yet: The CDC has yet to weigh in on who it believes should get boosters…
Health Sep 17 FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer vaccine booster shots An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, but it approved the extra doses for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe…
Health Sep 16 WATCH: FDA panel shows frustration in booster dose debate An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, but it endorsed the extra shots for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe…
Health Sep 13 FDA experts among group opposing U.S. booster shot plan An international group of scientists is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.
Economy Sep 09 FDA delays decision on e-cigarette ban for vaping giant Juul Parents, politicians and anti-tobacco advocates have pressured the FDA for years to ban Juul's high-nicotine devices, which many blame for the recent spike in underage vaping.
Health Sep 07 Efforts grow to end use of potentially harmful parasite drug touted to treat COVID-19 Ivermectin is approved in the U.S. to treat infections from parasites in humans and some animals like cows and horses. But with COVID-19 infections surging again, more Americans are turning to the drug despite warnings that it has shown little…
Health Aug 23 WATCH: FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.
Health Aug 18 U.S. health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19 U.S. health officials Wednesday recommended all Americans get COVID-19 booster shots to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines' effectiveness is falling.