Health Apr 01 FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Mar 29 Makers of dietary supplements push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Mar 14 What are peptides, and are they safe? Here's what to know 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. By Grace Abels, PolitiFact
Health Mar 10 FDA finds little evidence that the generic drug leucovorin can help people with autism FDA officials say evidence only supports the drug's use in patients with a specific genetic disorder. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Nation Mar 09 Novo Nordisk drops lawsuit against Hims & Hers over off-brand weight loss medications, enter collaboration The companies on Monday announced a partnership in which Hims & Hers will sell Novo Nordisk's medications at "self-pay prices."… By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
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
Dec 01 New lens approved by FDA promises to slow nearsightedness in children By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The lenses use concentric rings to refocus light, potentially preventing severe eye issues like cataracts and retinal detachment. Continue reading
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 10 Watch 8:47 FDA head explains decision to drop 'black box' warnings from menopause hormone treatment By Ali Rogin, Courtney Norris The FDA announced it would begin asking drug companies to remove so-called “black box” warnings for hormones prescribed to treat symptoms of menopause. The FDA says the warning has dissuaded generations of women from taking advantage of the medication that… Continue watching