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
Jan 18 How a government shutdown could affect your health By Erin Mershon, Ike Swetlitz, STAT A government shutdown of the FDA, CDC and NIH will likely have widespread and long-lasting consequences for public health. Continue reading
Nov 18 FDA clears electronic earpiece to block opioid withdrawal symptoms By Max Blau, STAT A wearable device claiming to block the pain of opioid withdrawal has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration under a new expedited review process. Continue reading
Nov 10 Risky stimulants turn up, once again, in weight loss and workout supplements By Rebecca Robbins, STAT New findings highlight just how hard it has been for the FDA to keep potentially unsafe supplement ingredients off the market. Continue reading
Aug 04 Senate approves bill that would allow over-the-counter sale of hearing aids By Synclaire Cruel The Senate passed a measure Thursday allowing people to purchase hearing aids without a doctor's prescription. Continue reading
Jul 12 Should e-cigarettes be exempt from FDA rules? A House panel says yes By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Legislation approved Wednesday by the Republican-controlled Appropriations Committee would prevent the FDA from requiring retroactive safety reviews of e-cigarettes already on the market. But most panel Democrats said the products are dangerous and are targeted at children. Continue reading