Health Sep 24 What to know about leucovorin, unproven autism drug touted by Trump By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Sep 17 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 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
Health Sep 05 Fact-checking RFK Jr.’s claim that ‘everybody can get’ the COVID-19 vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s blanket statement to senators is misleading and premature. By Grace Abels, Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact
Health Sep 03 Can you get a COVID shot? Here’s your fall vaccine guide 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. By Laura Santhanam
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
May 21 Who is eligible for a COVID shot? What to know about the latest U.S. changes By Laura Santhanam The shift was a marked departure from previous FDA guidance, which recommended an annual COVID vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Continue reading
May 18 FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, but with unusual restrictions on its use By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press In its Friday approval letter, the FDA didn’t explain the restrictions although they reflect skepticism about vaccines from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump officials. Continue reading