Mar 07 FDA to recall 2 more eyedrop brands due to contamination risks By Associated Press U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 5:20 New FDA guidelines on milk spark disagreements between farmers and plant-based companies By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson It’s almost official. Soy, almond and other plant-based drinks that call themselves milk can keep using that name, at least according to new draft guidelines released by the FDA last week. Stephanie Sy explores the debate. Continue watching
Jan 31 FDA announces overhaul of food program to protect consumers and food supply By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf is vowing to better protect consumers and the U.S. food supply. Continue reading
Jan 28 An FDA advisory panel endorsed a one-shot approach to COVID-19 vaccination. Here’s what that means By Matthew Woodruff, The Conversation If the FDA panel’s recommendation is endorsed by the CDC, only a single composition of vaccine – in this case, the updated bivalent shot – will be used for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch 5:36 FDA eases blood donation restrictions against men who have sex with men By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings The FDA announced plans to ease a decades-old restriction preventing men who have sex with men from donating blood. A lifetime ban was put in place during the AIDS epidemic over fears of HIV transmission. The new guidelines would ask… Continue watching
Dec 08 FDA clears updated doses of COVID-19 vaccine for kids under age 5 By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press U.S. regulators have cleared doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines to children younger than 5. Continue reading
Dec 06 Panel calls for stronger leadership, clearer mission of FDA foods program By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press A panel is calling for changes at the federal agency that oversees most of the nation's food supply, saying revamped leadership, a clear mission and more urgency are needed to prevent illness outbreaks and to promote good health. Continue reading
Aug 16 FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing problems By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. regulators have finalized a long-awaited rule that's expected to allow millions of Americans to buy hearing aids without a prescription. Continue reading
Jul 11 Drugmaker seeks FDA approval for over-the-counter birth control By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press A drug company is seeking U.S. approval for the first birth control pill that women could buy without a prescription. Continue reading
Jun 17 FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press There's one step left: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots Friday and vote on Saturday. A final signoff would come from CDC Director Dr. Continue reading