Apr 23 Watch 4:04 What marijuana's reclassification means for public health and businesses By William Brangham, Jonah Anderson 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… Continue watching
Apr 01 FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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
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