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Analysis: Some natural supplements can be dangerously contaminated

By C. Michael White, The Conversation

Consumers take real risks if they use diet supplements not independently verified by reputable outside labs.

U.S. approves new drug to manage sickle cell disease, costs $85,000 to $113,000

By Linda A. Johnson, Associated PRess

The monthly infusion, which halves occurrences of sickle cell pain episodes, will carry a list price of roughly $85,000 to $113,000 per year, depending on dosing. Insured patients generally will pay less.

Beauty products for vulvas? These doctors say don't buy it

By Jamie Leventhal

Instagram influencers and companies are selling cosmetic products for vulvas and "wellness" products for vaginas, which could put people at risk for infection and bacterial vaginosis.

U.S. finds contaminant in popular heartburn drug

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

For now, the Food and Drug Administration said patients can continue taking Zantac and related generic drugs.

Breast implant recalled after link to more rare cancer cases

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it called for the removal after new information showed Allergan's Biocell breast implants with a textured surface were tied to the vast majority of cases of a rare form of lymphoma.

At first-ever public hearing on CBD, advocates and FDA try to blaze trail to regulatory compromise

By Nicholas Florko, STAT

The meeting on Friday was the public kickoff of the FDA’s quest to sketch a clear framework to regulate CBD, or cannabidiol, products.

FDA to end program that hid millions of reports on faulty medical devices

By Christina Jewett, Kaiser Health News

In the wake of a Kaiser Health News investigation, the agency will no longer let device makers file reports of harm outside a widely used public database.

U.S. halts sales of pelvic mesh tied to injuries in women

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration ordered the two remaining makers of the mesh to stop selling it immediately, saying the companies failed to show the mesh is safe for long-term use. The FDA action does not apply to surgical mesh…

FDA says it's exploring CBD's uses. Does it work — and is it legal?

By Carla K. Johnson, Candice Choi, Associated Press

Products containing CBD are already in stores and sold online, so it's easy to believe there must be something special about the ingredient. But the claims are largely unproven and quality control standards don't exist.

U.S. to require breast density information after mammograms

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration's proposed rules would standardize the information given to millions of women following scans to detect breast cancer.