Politics Jul 30 Controversial FDA vaccine chief departs agency after less than 3 months Dr. Vinay Prasad is stepping down as the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator after a brief tenure. A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services says Prasad did not want to be a distraction and is… By Associated Press
Health Jul 29 WATCH: RFK Jr. and health officials announced crackdown on kratom-related products U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jul 17 Juul can continue selling e-cigarettes as FDA says vaping benefits outweigh risks It's a major win for a company that has struggled for years after being widely blamed for sparking the teen vaping trend. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jul 16 RFK Jr. suggests psychedelic therapy for depression and trauma has Trump administration’s support Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump officials are signaling their interest in approving psychedelic drugs for hard-to-treat mental health conditions. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Jun 29 Watch 6:15 New book by former FDA head explores the science behind GLP-1 weight loss drugs By Ali Rogin, Zoie Lambert According to the CDC, 1 in 5 American adults is living with obesity. In recent years, many have turned to weight loss drugs containing GLP-1, a hormone that slows digestion and helps with sustained weight loss. In a new book,… Continue watching
Jun 17 Kraft Heinz will stop using artificial dyes in U.S. products in 2027 By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press In April, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said at a news conference that the agency would take steps to eliminate the synthetic dyes by the end of 2026, largely by relying on voluntary efforts from the food industry. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 9:03 FDA commissioner defends changes to COVID vaccine recommendations By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant In a significant shift this week, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant individuals. That sparked concerns from some public health officials and medical professionals. But FDA… Continue watching
May 22 FDA advisers debate COVID vaccine recipe amid questions about fall shots By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Government vaccine advisers are meeting to decide if the recipe for COVID-19 vaccines needs updating for this fall and winter. Continue reading
May 20 Trump officials say yearly COVID shots will no longer be approved for healthy adults and children By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The FDA said Tuesday annual COVID shots will still be regularly approved for seniors and younger people with increased health risks from the virus. Continue reading