Health Jun 13 7 things to know about abortion pill access after the Supreme Court’s decision Despite the ruling, women's access to mifepristone still largely depends on a patchwork of state laws.
Nation Jun 12 Senators grill FDA regulators and Justice Department officials over rise of unauthorized e-cigarettes Government agencies have cracked down on a handful of manufacturers of e-cigarettes, but thousands of unauthorized products continue to be sold in vape shops and convenience stores.
Health Jun 10 FDA advisers back Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease If the agency agrees with the panel's recommendation, the drug, donanemab, would only be the second Alzheimer’s drug cleared in the U.S. shown to convincingly slow cognitive decline and memory problems due to Alzheimer's.
Health Jun 04 WATCH: FDA expert panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration cited flawed study data, questionable research conduct and significant drug risks, including the potential for heart problems, injury and abuse.
Health May 31 Psychedelic drug MDMA faces questions as FDA considers approval for PTSD The Food and Drug Administration posted its review of the drug on Friday, raising questions about its effectiveness and potential risks, including heart problems.
Science Apr 29 FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety The FDA has warned for years that inaccurate test results can lead to unnecessary treatment and delays in getting proper care. Under the new requirements, labs will have about four years to win FDA approval for new tests.
Politics Apr 26 Biden administration indefinitely delays potential ban on menthol cigarettes The announcement is another setback for Food and Drug Administration officials, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths over 40 years.
Politics Mar 26 5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit Americans’ access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have sweeping implications for how the federal government approves scores of medications.
Health Mar 04 First over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S. begins shipping to stores The pill is a hormone-based contraceptive, similar to drugs used by millions of U.S. women for decades. Birth control pills are available without a prescription across much of South America, Asia and Africa.
Politics Jan 05 FDA says Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada Federal officials have cleared the way for Florida to begin importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. It's the first time any U.S. state has used the approach and follows years of frustration with U.S. drug prices.