Politics Nov 10 WATCH: RFK Jr. says FDA will remove long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Nov 09 What to know about the FDA’s recall of the blood pressure drug prazosin A generic blood pressure drug called prazosin, made by Teva Pharmaceuticals, is being recalled by the Food and Drug Administration because it contains elevated levels of cancer-causing chemicals called nitrosamines. By C. Michael White, The Conversation
Politics Oct 29 WATCH: Health Secretary RFK Jr. announces new FDA move to fast-track biosimilar drug approvals Federal regulators are trying to make it easier to develop cheaper alternatives to powerful drugs that many Americans depend on to treat autoimmune diseases or cancers. By Tom Murphy, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Politics Oct 03 WATCH: FDA and HHS not endorsing generic abortion pill they just approved, White House says The White House said Friday that the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a generic form of mifepristone was just following the law and not a sign of support for the abortion pill. By Associated Press
Health Oct 02 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
Sep 24 What to know about leucovorin, unproven autism drug touted by Trump By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Sep 17 FDA takes aim at telehealth companies for promoting unofficial weight loss drug dupes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 05 Why did the EU ban gel nail polish? 3 things to know By Genesis Magpayo 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading