May 03 Biogen to replace CEO after Alzheimer’s drug flops By Matthew Perrone, Tom Murphy, Associated Press Biogen will replace its CEO and largely abandon marketing of its controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm less than a year after the medication's launch triggered a backlash from experts, doctors and insurers. Continue reading
Apr 29 FDA meeting in June to consider COVID vaccines for youngest American children By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The FDA said Friday it plans to convene its outside panel of vaccine experts on June 8, 21 and 22 to review applications from Moderna and Pfizer for vaccines in tots and babies. Continue reading
Apr 28 FDA issues plan to ban menthol flavor in cigarettes, cigars By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Menthol is the only cigarette flavor that was not banned under the 2009 law that gave the FDA authority over tobacco products. The Biden administration has been under pressure from African American groups and health advocates to eliminate the flavor. Continue reading
Apr 22 Federal officials’ plan to ban menthol cigarettes prompts late lobbying blitz By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Dozens of interest groups have met with White House staffers to try to influence a long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: FDA experts discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccines By News Desk and Associated Press While many Americans are trying to move on with their lives after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. health officials are debating the best way to use vaccines to stay ahead of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 29 FDA approves second booster for people 50 and older By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Continue reading
Mar 18 Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot By Zeke Miller, Associated Press U.S. officials have been laying the groundwork to deliver additional booster doses to shore up the vaccines' protection against serious disease and death from COVID-19. The White House has been sounding the alarm that it needs Congress to “urgently” approve… Continue reading
Feb 15 Senate confirms Biden’s FDA pick after narrow vote By Matthew Perrone, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate has narrowly confirmed President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration, filling a position that had been open for more than a year. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 4:34 How the U.S. could address confusing, shifting COVID-19 health directives By PBS NewsHour Two years since the first lockdown in China, there have been great strides to combat COVID-19, but confusion and questions remain. From vaccinations to testing, to masking and how many days to isolate—there hasn’t always been clarity. More collaboration between… Continue watching
Jan 03 As omicron surges, FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday allowed extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Continue reading