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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…

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hepatitis outbreak in U.S. and Canada linked to strawberries

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

The strawberries were purchased between March 5 and April 25 at various U.S. retailers, including Aldi, Kroger and Walmart and at Co-op stores in Canada.

FDA authorizes 1st breathalyzer test for COVID-19

By Associated Press

The InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer is about the size of a piece of carry-on luggage, the FDA said Thursday, and can be used in doctor's offices, hospitals and mobile testing sites.

Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives?

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

It’s an open question whether such cancer blood tests — if added to routine care — could improve Americans’ health or help meet the White House’s goal of cutting the cancer death rate in half over the next 25 years.

FDA panel narrowly rejects experimental ALS drug

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Wednesday's vote by the Food and Drug Administration expert panel is a potential setback for patient groups who have lobbied for the medication's approval for ALS for more than a year.