Health Jan 18 FDA's new expedited drug program raises legal questions and concerns By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jun 17 Kraft Heinz will stop using artificial dyes in U.S. products in 2027 In April, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said at a news conference that the agency would take steps to eliminate the synthetic dyes by the end of 2026, largely by relying on voluntary efforts from the food industry. By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Nation May 29 Watch 9:03 FDA commissioner defends changes to COVID vaccine recommendations In a significant shift this week, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant individuals. That sparked concerns from some public health officials and medical professionals. But FDA… By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Health Apr 24 Watch 2:01 What the new FDA commissioner says about possible restrictions on abortion medication Many conservatives want the FDA to impose tighter restrictions on mifepristone and misoprostol, which can be delivered by mail. The medication accounted for 63 percent of U.S. abortions in 2023. Amna Nawaz spoke with the new FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty… By Amna Nawaz