Health Jul 15 WATCH: U.S. health officials says states will receive more monkeypox vaccines soon More than 100,000 monkeypox vaccine doses are being sent to states in the next few days, and several million more are on order in the months ahead, U.S. health officials said Friday.
Health Jul 14 U.S. regulators clear way for more monkeypox vaccine shipments from Denmark The FDA said it has completed a required inspection of the overseas plant where the shots are manufactured. The update comes amid soaring demand in New York City, California and other parts of the U.S.
Politics Jul 11 Drugmaker seeks FDA approval for over-the-counter birth control A drug company is seeking U.S. approval for the first birth control pill that women could buy without a prescription.
Health Jul 06 FDA allows pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that's intended to expand use of Pfizer's drug Paxlovid.
Economy Jun 23 FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, widely blamed teen vaping surge Federal health officials on Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Health Jun 12 Pfizer COVID vaccine safe for kids under 5, FDA review finds The review from the Food and Drug Administration is a key step toward an expected decision to begin vaccinating babies, toddlers and preschoolers as soon as June 21.
Nation Jun 04 Abbott Nutrition restarts production at baby formula factory tied to contamination The February shutdown of the largest formula factory in the country led to the supply problems that have forced some parents to seek formula from food banks, friends and doctor's offices.
Nation May 24 WATCH: FDA officials, baby formula company executives face scrutiny over national shortage The head of the Food and Drug Administration faced bipartisan fury from House lawmakers Wednesday over months of delays investigating problems at the nation's largest baby formula plant that prompted an ongoing shortage.
Nation May 24 Safety rules keep competition out of infant formula market, set stage for shortages A massive recall is getting most of the blame for the U.S. baby formula shortage, but experts say the products have long been vulnerable to this type of crisis.
Politics May 19 WATCH: FDA head says baby formula factory could reopen by next week FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf faced a bipartisan grilling from House lawmakers over the baby formula issue that has angered American parents and become a political liability for President Joe Biden.