Nov 26 FDA pledges to modernize how it approves medical devices By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. health officials said Monday they plan to overhaul the nation's decades-old system for approving most medical devices, which has long been criticized by experts for failing to catch problems with risky implants and related products. Continue reading
Sep 12 FDA calls teen vaping an ‘epidemic,’ weighs bans on flavored e-cigarettes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Since 2017, FDA officials have discussed e-cigarettes as a potential tool to ween adult smokers off cigarettes. But now health officials says teenage use of e-cigarette has reached "epidemic" levels and is calling on the industry to address the problem… Continue reading
Jul 18 Soon, your soy milk may not be called ‘milk’ By Candice Choi, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration signaled plans to start enforcing a federal standard that defines "milk" as coming from the "milking of one or more healthy cows."… Continue reading
Jul 13 FDA warns of fake government warning letters sent to consumers By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. health authorities are alerting consumers to a new scam involving fake government warning letters sent to people who tried to buy medicines online or over the phone. Continue reading
Jun 26 FDA increasingly approves drugs without conclusive proof they work By Caroline Chen, ProPublica As pharma companies underwrite three-fourths of the FDA’s budget for scientific reviews, the agency is increasingly fast-tracking expensive drugs with significant side effects and unproven health benefits. Continue reading
Jun 25 U.S. approves marijuana-based drug for seizures By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration approved the medication from GW Pharmaceuticals on Monday to treat two rare forms of childhood epilepsy. It's a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law. Continue reading
Jun 22 White House proposes a reduction of the FDA’s mission By Ike Swetlitz, STAT The idea of changing a key mission of the FDA comes amid a turf war between the FDA and the USDA over the regulation of genetically engineered animals. Continue reading
May 01 FDA says liquid nicotine products that resemble candy, juice boxes are a danger to children By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration issued more than a dozen warnings over the illegal packaging practice, saying it can lead to poisoning if children mistakenly drink the liquids, which are intended for use with e-cigarettes and vaping devices. Continue reading
Apr 17 Marijuana-based drug gets positive review from FDA By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration posted its review Tuesday of the experimental medication ahead of a public meeting later this week. Continue reading
Mar 15 FDA begins push to reduce levels of nicotine in cigarettes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Under one scenario, the FDA estimates reducing nicotine could help the U.S. smoking rate could fall as low as 1.4 percent by 2060, down from the 15 percent of adults who smoke now. Continue reading