Health Apr 05 No COVID-19 testing at home yet but quicker options coming Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it’s still too risky. They’ve stopped companies that quickly launched home-testing kits until they can show their products can accurately detect the virus.
Health Apr 02 U.S. eases blood donation limits for gay men due to shortage The U.S. is making it easier for gay men and other groups to give blood because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Health Apr 01 FDA wants heartburn meds off the market due to cancer risk contaminant Companies have recalled dozens of lots of Zantac and related drugs due to the issue.
Health Mar 25 Amid criticism, drugmaker waives specialty status for COVID-19 drug Facing public criticism, the maker of a promising coronavirus drug said Wednesday it will waive a special regulatory designation that could have allowed it to block competition and boost profits for its treatment.
Health Mar 21 AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s breathless takes on drugs for virus “Could be a game changer.” “Very exciting.” “The way they acted with this kind of speed is an incredible thing.” “Very powerful.” “This could be a tremendous breakthrough. Tremendous breakthrough.” “We’re going to be able to make that drug available…
Health Mar 20 Lab supply shortages add new challenges to coronavirus testing WASHINGTON (AP) — First, some of the coronavirus tests didn’t work. Then there weren’t enough to go around. Now, just as the federal government tries to ramp up nationwide screening, laboratory workers are warning of a new roadblock: dire shortages…
Health Mar 12 Slow virus testing is a ‘failing,’ U.S. health official says The lack of comprehensive figures means U.S. health providers could quickly be overwhelmed by undetected cases.
Health Mar 09 As labs ramp up, who can get tested in U.S. for coronavirus? Who can get tested for the worrisome new coronavirus? It's a complicated question that's left doctors, patients and some health experts frustrated and concerned…
Health Mar 09 Juul Labs sought to court state officials as teen vaping surged The Associated Press uncovered the influence campaign by reviewing Juul's political donations and obtaining internal emails, meeting minutes and company records through open records requests to more than a dozen state attorneys general offices.
Health Mar 04 FDA bans shock device used on mentally disabled patients Only one facility in the U.S. still uses the shock treatment — a residential school in Massachusetts. The school's administrators have said the shocks help control violent behaviors that endanger patients and those around them. But most experts say the…