Apr 15 FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and MAHA supporters By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities. Continue reading
Mar 29 Makers of dietary supplements push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products. Continue reading
Mar 16 7 people in the U.S. sickened by E. coli linked to cheese made from raw milk, FDA says By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press At least seven people in three states, including young children, have been sickened by E. coli food poisoning linked to cheddar cheese made from raw milk, federal health officials said Monday. Continue reading
Mar 14 What are peptides, and are they safe? Here's what to know By Grace Abels, PolitiFact Lots of people are talking about peptides. But what are they? Here’s a quick primer on the health trend and what we know about peptides’ safety. Continue reading
Feb 18 Moderna says FDA will now consider its new mRNA flu shot after initial refusal By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Moderna announced the change Wednesday, about a week after revealing that the FDA’s vaccine chief was refusing to review the new vaccine, made with Nobel Prize-winning mRNA technology. Continue reading
Jan 18 FDA's new expedited drug program raises legal questions and concerns By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The FDA commissioner's effort to drastically shorten the review of drugs favored by President Donald Trump's administration is causing alarm across the agency. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 5:15 Investigation raises concerns about lack of FDA quality testing for generic drugs By John Yang, Andrew Corkery By some estimates, about 90% of prescriptions in the U.S. are filled with generic drugs. The Food and Drug Administration says that all agency-approved generic drugs “have the same high quality” as brand-name drugs, but a ProPublica investigation found that… Continue watching
Nov 23 What to know about menopause hormone therapy after FDA removed 'black box' warnings By Grace Abels, PolitiFact The FDA removed safety warnings from several hormone drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about these treatments before your next doctor's appointment. Continue reading
Nov 19 What are biologics and can the Trump administration make them cheaper with biosimilars? By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact Biologics represented 5% of the drugs prescribed in the U.S. in 2024, but they accounted for more than half of the country’s total prescription medicine spending, according to health data analysis company IQVIA. The Trump administration said it hopes to… Continue reading
Nov 10 WATCH: RFK Jr. says FDA will remove long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The change announced Monday is a break from more than 20 years of FDA policy, in which the drugs carried the agency's most severe warning label. Continue reading