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5 days ago

Federal Appeals Court Upheld West Virginia Ban on Medication Abortion. Now What?

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld West Virginia's law banning FDA-approved medication abortion, marking the first federal court to sanction such a ban and undermining the FDA's regulatory authority.
US politics
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Millions of Americans Need These Drugs. RFK Jr.'s Minions Have Them in Their Crosshairs.

The FDA panel discussion on antidepressants in pregnancy featured mostly skeptical views, with only one advocate for SSRIs' safety.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Warning labels on menopause treatments 'scare women', doctors tell FDA

"Please stop harming women," she said, emphasizing the dangers associated with the FDA's black box warning labels on hormone replacement therapies. The warnings deter women from beneficial treatments.
Health
#ai
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Science

The FDA Is Using an AI to "Speed Up" Drug Approvals and Insiders Say It's Making Horrible Mistakes

Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 month ago

FDA Unveils Agency-Wide AI Tool Elsa to Accelerate Scientific Review and Operational Efficiency

The FDA launched Elsa, an AI tool designed to enhance internal workflows securely and efficiently.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Science

The FDA Is Using an AI to "Speed Up" Drug Approvals and Insiders Say It's Making Horrible Mistakes

Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 month ago

FDA Unveils Agency-Wide AI Tool Elsa to Accelerate Scientific Review and Operational Efficiency

The FDA launched Elsa, an AI tool designed to enhance internal workflows securely and efficiently.
#ssris
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Over 67,000 cases of popular deodorant recalled nationwide

The recall includes three separate products: the Power Stick For Her Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant, Power Stick Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant, and Power Stick Original Nourishing Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant.
Public health
fromWIRED
1 week ago

How Trump Killed Cancer Research

Trump's decision to pause NIH grant-making for over two months halted approximately $1.5 billion in funding, disrupting clinical trials for new cancer drugs and research.
Healthcare
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Juul can continue selling tobacco, menthol e-cigarettes, FDA says

FDA allows Juul to continue selling e-cigarettes, stating they are less harmful for adult smokers.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. wants to approve psychedelics like LSD and ecstasy for people with depression and other conditions within 12 months

Psychedelic drugs like LSD and ecstasy may soon be approved for treating depression and trauma in clinical settings.
#food-safety
SF food
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Thousands of ice cream containers recalled due to risk of plastic bits

Nearly 18,000 containers of Blue Bunny and Halo Top ice cream recalled due to possible plastic contamination.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A pickled pepper maker knows exactly how hard it is to switch to natural food dyes

The Trump administration aims to eliminate harmful synthetic dyes from food, promoting natural alternatives.
The initiative is supported by FDA's efforts to encourage manufacturers towards all-natural coloring solutions.
SF food
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

FDA food inspector vacancies near 20% after Trump hiring freeze

The FDA faces significant staffing shortages in food inspection divisions, impacting its ability to ensure food safety.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Mushrooms are being recalled over Listeria fears in two separate FDA notices: Avoid these products

The Food and Drug Administration has issued several mushroom-related recall notices after testing revealed Listeria monocytogenes, which poses serious health risks, particularly to vulnerable groups.
Food & drink
#covid-19
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Public health

RFK Jr.'s top FDA vaccine official restricts 2 COVID vaccine approvals against advice of agency scientists

Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

Pfizer, Moderna Must Add Stronger Warnings About Possible Heart Damage From COVID Vaccines, FDA Says

The FDA requires Pfizer and Moderna to revise COVID-19 vaccine labels to include detailed warnings about myocarditis and long-lasting heart risks.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Public health

RFK Jr.'s top FDA vaccine official restricts 2 COVID vaccine approvals against advice of agency scientists

Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

Pfizer, Moderna Must Add Stronger Warnings About Possible Heart Damage From COVID Vaccines, FDA Says

The FDA requires Pfizer and Moderna to revise COVID-19 vaccine labels to include detailed warnings about myocarditis and long-lasting heart risks.
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

FDA issues urgent recall for blueberries over listeria concerns

The FDA's updated warning indicates a 'reasonable probability' of serious health harms or death from potentially contaminated blueberries linked to Listeria.
Food & drink
fromCbsnews
7 years ago

Thousands of women say Essure birth control caused intense pain

Essure, a permanent birth control device, has led to significant health complaints, including severe pain and other serious side effects for many women.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Hims & Hers stock plummets after Novo Nordisk ends partnership over "knock-off" Wegovy

"Hims & Hers engaged in deceptive promotion and selling of illegitimate, knockoff versions of Wegovy that put patient safety at risk."
NYC startup
fromTruthout
1 month ago

The FDA Allowed Contaminated Factories to Send Drugs to the US

Sun Pharma's factory faced severe scrutiny after inspectors found contamination, leading to a ban on exportation to the U.S., highlighting the conflict between safety and drug supply.
Medicine
#artificial-intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The FDA Is Already Outsourcing Drug and Food Analysis to Error-Plagued AI Chatbot

fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FDA to deploy AI assistant for research reviews by end of June

FDA launches aggressive timeline to implement AI across all centers for scientific review efficiency.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

FDA proposes "black-box warning" for breast implants

In a bid to enhance transparency, the FDA has proposed a black-box warning for breast implant packaging, underscoring the serious risks associated with their use.
Wearables
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

What Makes a Food Ultraprocessed? The FDA Is About to Weigh In.

The federal government plans to define ultraprocessed foods to inform regulations and dietary guidelines.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Four Democrat-led states ask FDA to remove abortion pill restrictions

Democratic attorneys general are urging the FDA to ease restrictions on mifepristone to improve access to abortion medication.
#mifepristone
Alternative medicine
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Attorneys general ask FDA to lift restrictions on abortion drug mifepristone

The FDA should eliminate outdated restrictions on mifepristone, as it is safe and effective according to petitioners, including several state attorneys general.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

HHS chief RFK Jr. says he's ordered a 'complete review' of chemical abortion pill

Health Secretary RFK Jr. ordered a review of the mifepristone abortion pill citing alarming safety concerns.
#infant-formula
SF food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Kennedy has ordered a review of baby formula. Here's what you should know

The U.S. is reevaluating infant formula safety and nutrition for the first time since 1998.
SF food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Kennedy has ordered a review of baby formula. Here's what you should know

The U.S. is reevaluating infant formula safety and nutrition for the first time since 1998.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Your Favorite Snacks May Soon Carry An Alarming Warning Label In Texas. Here's What You Need To Know - Tasting Table

Texas may soon require warning labels on snack foods due to controversial additives, marking a significant shift in food regulation policy.
Alternative medicine
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Misinformation Campaign Trying to Bring Down Abortion Pills

Medication abortion is safe and effective, but it faces political attacks driven by misinformation and poor scientific claims.
#salmonella
NYC food
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

FDA and CDC widen investigation of salmonella-tainted cucumber products

Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers sourced from Bedner Growers in Florida has sickened dozens and prompted recalls.
NYC food
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

FDA and CDC widen investigation of salmonella-tainted cucumber products

Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers sourced from Bedner Growers in Florida has sickened dozens and prompted recalls.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Target recalling over 40 cucumber products as Salmonella outbreak spreads to 18 states: Update

This recall comes after a particularly terrible year for Target, facing boycotts and tariffs, with stock dropping 40% and operating income falling 38%.
SF food
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Patenting Privation (Part III): Empowering Revenge - Above the Law

The FDA's lifting of the shortage declaration has curtailed bulk sales of competing diabetes medications, impacting telehealth revenues significantly.
Silicon Valley
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Elon Musk's brain implant startup Neuralink surges in value to $9B: report

Neuralink raised $600 million, boosting its valuation to $9 billion and advancing its brain implant technology.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

FDA restricts COVID-19 vaccines to older adults and high-risk groups. Here's what to know

FDA now recommends COVID-19 vaccines only for adults 65 and older or those with specific health risks, not for all age groups.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Moderna withdraws application for US approval of combined flu-Covid shot

Moderna withdrew its flu-Covid combination vaccine application after FDA talks, planning to resubmit with new data later this year.
SF food
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Cucumber recall 2025: Salmonella outbreak spreads to 15 states, sickens dozens as CDC issues new warning

A multistate Salmonella outbreak has been linked to whole cucumbers from Florida, prompting a recall and health warnings.
Public health
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA will OK for high-risk groups, calls for new clinical trials

FDA is raising standards for COVID-19 booster approvals, focusing on high-risk groups.
Future vaccine updates for low-risk individuals will require robust clinical trials.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

FDA clears 1st blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA approves first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and early diagnosis.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Meet the baby who received the world's first personalized CRISPR therapy

A baby boy is thriving after receiving a personalized CRISPR gene-editing therapy for a severe genetic disease.
#in-n-out-burger
SF food
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

In-N-Out Burger's leader shares how the chain improves its ingredients

In-N-Out Burger is eliminating artificial additives, aligning with a commitment to high-quality ingredients and customer health.
SF food
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

In-N-Out Burger's leader shares how the chain improves its ingredients

In-N-Out Burger is eliminating artificial additives, aligning with a commitment to high-quality ingredients and customer health.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

AvKare recalls over-the-counter eye drops after FDA audit

Pharmaceutical company AvKare has issued a voluntary recall on several of its over-the-counter products for dry and irritated eyes, citing regulatory 'deviations' identified during an audit by the FDA.
US news
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

FDA Moves To Ban Fluoride Supplements For Kids

FDA to remove ingestible fluoride supplements, conflicting with health bodies' recommendations on dental health.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Critic of Covid boosters set to enact tough agenda as top US vaccines official

Vinay Prasad's appointment as US vaccines official raises concerns about stricter regulatory scrutiny of pharmaceuticals and potential impacts on public health.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

FDA moves to ban fluoride supplements for kids, removing a key tool for dentists

FDA plans to remove prescription fluoride supplements amid inconclusive evidence, contradicting established medical recommendations for cavity prevention.
SF food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California company recalling several ready-to-eat food products after listeria outbreak

A listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods has sickened at least 10 people, leading to hospitalizations in California and Nevada.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

The FDA Will Use AI to Accelerate Approving Drugs

The FDA will integrate AI across all its centers to enhance drug review efficiency, though claims of effectiveness require scrutiny.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Federal employee unions fight for survival as Trump tries to eviscerate them

The Trump administration's mass layoffs at the FDA were implemented abruptly, undermining union protections and collective bargaining rights.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Is It Still Safe To Drink Milk After FDA Ends Testing? Experts Weigh In

Milk products in the store are pasteurized, and that's all forms of milk: Whole milk, skim milk, 2% milk, cheeses, yogurts, and those things are all pasteurized.
SF food
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Urgent recall for 1.8m eye drops that could make you go BLIND

Over 1.8 million cartons of eye drops recalled due to unsterile manufacturing issues, posing serious health risks to users.
#openai
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI and the FDA are reportedly discussing AI for drug evaluations | TechCrunch

OpenAI is collaborating with the FDA to explore AI tools for expediting drug evaluations.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

OpenAI and the FDA Are Holding Talks About Using AI In Drug Evaluation

FDA is exploring AI technologies to expedite drug approval processes.
AI-assisted reviews could potentially modernize the drug approval timeline.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

OpenAI and the FDA Are Holding Talks About Using AI In Drug Evaluation

FDA is exploring AI technologies to expedite drug approval processes.
AI-assisted reviews could potentially modernize the drug approval timeline.
US news
fromwww.bloomberg.com
2 months ago

Nearly a quarter of people on long-acting opioids develop addiction

Over 22% of patients on extended-release opioids developed addiction within a year, much higher than previously claimed by manufacturers.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Novo Nordisk cuts forecasts as Ozempic and Wegovy sales hit by US copycat versions

Novo Nordisk has lowered its revenue and profit forecasts due to sales pressure from unauthorized compounded GLP-1 drugs.
Wegovy is expected to see growth rebound after the FDA ban on compounded versions.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Baked beans inspired by 'Yellowstone' TV series recalled for undeclared allergen

Baked beans recalled due to undeclared soy allergen posing health risks.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

HHS revokes some layoff notices, including to 9/11 program

The HHS revoked layoff notices, restoring some staff at the CDC and FDA, amidst political pressure.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Vocal FDA critic to serve as agency's top vaccine regulator

Vinay Prasad is appointed as FDA's top regulator for vaccines, gene therapies, and blood supply amid rising public concerns over vaccine safety.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

FDA will step up impromptu inspections at foreign food, medical production plants

FDA expands unannounced inspections at foreign facilities for equal regulatory oversight.
Aimed at matching scrutiny levels for foreign and domestic manufacturers.
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine program

Prasad's appointment raises concerns about whether vaccines and other new therapies will face unnecessary scrutiny from regulators, deviating from a long-standing practice.
Alternative medicine
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

FDA names oncologist Vinay Prasad as top vaccine official

Vinay Prasad appointed as director of FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
SF food
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

FDA's top inspector abruptly resigns

FDA's top inspector Michael Rogers resigns due to frustrations with leadership and agency conditions amid staffing cuts.
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