Health May 12 Marty Makary resigns as Trump's FDA chief By Matthew Perrone, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Politics May 11 Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion pill The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect. By Mark Sherman, Geoff Mulvihill, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Nation May 08 Watch 7:10 Why FDA Commissioner Makary is on the ropes after months of turmoil Multiple outlets are reporting that Trump is set to fire Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary. The news comes after a tumultuous tenure since his installment as FDA head last year. Stephanie Sy speaks with Liz Whyte, health policy… By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris
Health Apr 23 Watch 4:04 What marijuana's reclassification means for public health and businesses The federal government is reclassifying medical marijuana, categorizing it as a drug with potential medical benefits and less potential for harm. While this doesn’t legalize marijuana nationally, it does open the door for further research into its effects. William Brangham… By William Brangham, Jonah Anderson
Health Apr 01 FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity The Food and Drug Administration's decision Wednesday means patients in the United States will soon have access to a second daily oral medication to treat obesity and weight-related issues. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
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 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
Mar 10 FDA finds little evidence that the generic drug leucovorin can help people with autism By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press FDA officials say evidence only supports the drug's use in patients with a specific genetic disorder. Continue reading
Mar 09 Novo Nordisk drops lawsuit against Hims & Hers over off-brand weight loss medications, enter collaboration By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press The companies on Monday announced a partnership in which Hims & Hers will sell Novo Nordisk's medications at "self-pay prices."… 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