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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington

Politics Oct 03

WATCH: FDA and HHS not endorsing generic abortion pill they just approved, White House says

By Associated Press

Health Oct 02

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside of FDA headquarters in White Oak, Maryland
FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting conservative backlash

Federal officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, a regulatory formality that quickly triggered pushback from anti-abortion groups and politicians aligned with the Trump administration.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Health Sep 24

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House, in Washington, D.C.
What to know about leucovorin, unproven autism drug touted by Trump

When President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would repurpose an old, generic drug as a new treatment for autism, it came as a surprise to many experts — including the physician who suggested the idea to the nation’s top health…

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Health Sep 17

FILE PHOTO: Illustration shows U.S. flag, FDA logo, syringe and vial
FDA takes aim at telehealth companies for promoting unofficial weight loss drug dupes

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday posted more than 100 letters to various drugmakers and online prescribing companies, including Hims & Hers, which has built a multibillion-dollar business centered around lower-cost versions of blockbuster obesity injections.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Health Sep 05

Woman Fliling Nails With UV Lamp in Background.
Why did the EU ban gel nail polish? 3 things to know

Many people love gel nail polish for its durability and shiny gloss, but a new ban in Europe may have left mani-pedi devotees with some not-so-pretty concerns.

By Genesis Magpayo

Sep 05

Fact-checking RFK Jr.’s claim that ‘everybody can get’ the COVID-19 vaccine

By Grace Abels, Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s blanket statement to senators is misleading and premature.

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Sep 03

Can you get a COVID shot? Here’s your fall vaccine guide

By Laura Santhanam

Many people across the United States are wondering if they will be able to get vaccinated at all, particularly against COVID, after changes to vaccine guidance by the Trump administration.

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Aug 27

FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots with some restrictions for kids and adults

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The new shots from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are approved for all seniors. But the Food and Drug Administration narrowed their use for younger adults and children to those with at least one high-risk health condition, such as asthma or obesity.

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Jul 01

Mass layoffs at HHS were likely unlawful and must be halted, federal judge says

By Associated Press

“The executive branch does not have the authority to order, organize, or implement wholesale changes to the structure and function of the agencies created by Congress,” U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose wrote in a 58-page order handed down in U.S.

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Jun 20

6 things to know about lenacapavir, what experts call a ‘wonder drug’ for preventing HIV

By Laura Santhanam

The Food and Drug Administration approved the preventative use of lenacapavir, made by Gilead Sciences, on Wednesday. Experts say lenacapavir is easier to administer, and each dose lasts longer compared to other medications.

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