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Health Sep 12

Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say

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U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, a major change that will broaden access for women and teenagers.

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Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full FDA approval, clearing way for Medicare coverage

The FDA gave it conditional approval in January based on early results suggesting the drug could modestly slow cognitive decline.

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First gene therapy for deadly form of muscular dystrophy gets FDA approval for young children

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FDA warns stores to stop selling fruity disposable e-cigarettes

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COVID pill Paxlovid gets full FDA approval after over a year of pandemic emergency use

Thursday's action means the drug has now been fully vetted by the U.S. government and can remain on the market indefinitely. Millions of Americans have received Paxlovid since it was granted emergency authorization in late 2021.

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FDA relaxes blood donation guidelines for men who have sex with men

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Politics May 10

FDA panel backs first-ever birth control pill sold without prescription

Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.

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