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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The FDA should eliminate outdated restrictions on mifepristone, as it is safe and effective according to petitioners, including several state attorneys general.

fromBoston.com

RFK Jr. says COVID vaccines no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women

COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, according to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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.

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

FDA is integrating AI to enhance the efficiency of drug reviews and applications.

FDA Has Changed Covid Vaccine Policy, Some Fear Decreased Access & Uptake

The FDA is narrowing its recommendations for seasonal COVID-19 vaccinations, focusing on seniors and high-risk individuals.

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.

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The FDA should eliminate outdated restrictions on mifepristone, as it is safe and effective according to petitioners, including several state attorneys general.

fromBoston.com

RFK Jr. says COVID vaccines no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women

COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, according to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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.

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

FDA is integrating AI to enhance the efficiency of drug reviews and applications.

FDA Has Changed Covid Vaccine Policy, Some Fear Decreased Access & Uptake

The FDA is narrowing its recommendations for seasonal COVID-19 vaccinations, focusing on seniors and high-risk individuals.

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.

more#health-policy

1 week ago

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

Juul e-cigarettes are now authorized for market, providing relief after a significant struggle, with studies indicating lower harm for adult smokers switching to vaping.

Juventus

fromFortune

1 week ago

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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized that the therapeutic use of psychedelics presents tremendous advantages when administered within proper clinical settings, and efforts are underway to facilitate this within 12 months.

US politics

#food-safety

fromwww.mercurynews.com

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.

FDA may ban 'yoga mat' bread ingredient - that's already illegal in Europe

The FDA plans to review and possibly ban azodicarbonamide (ADA) due to health concerns.

Brooklyn

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.

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.

NYC food

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.

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.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

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.

FDA may ban 'yoga mat' bread ingredient - that's already illegal in Europe

The FDA plans to review and possibly ban azodicarbonamide (ADA) due to health concerns.

Brooklyn

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.

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.

NYC food

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.

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.

Trump officials set new, more stringent requirements for COVID vaccines

Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer receive routine approval under new FDA policy.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Can Your Child Get the Covid-19 Vaccine? Can You? - Washingtonian

Confusion surrounds Covid vaccine recommendations, particularly for children, with evolving guidelines leading to public uncertainty.

fromNatural Health News

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.

A stricter FDA policy for COVID vaccines could limit future access

FDA shifts COVID-19 vaccine strategy, focusing on high-risk groups and requiring additional studies for others.

New guidelines aim to restore trust in vaccines, aligning with approaches in high-income nations.

fromThe Atlantic

COVID Shots for Kids Are Over

The FDA's new booster policy may restrict COVID vaccinations for children, risking their health amidst the pandemic.

New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots. Here's what to know

The FDA is limiting seasonal COVID-19 vaccine approvals to seniors and high-risk individuals while awaiting more data for the general population.

fromBoston.com

Trump officials set new, more stringent requirements for COVID vaccines

Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer receive routine approval under new FDA policy.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Can Your Child Get the Covid-19 Vaccine? Can You? - Washingtonian

Confusion surrounds Covid vaccine recommendations, particularly for children, with evolving guidelines leading to public uncertainty.

fromNatural Health News

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.

A stricter FDA policy for COVID vaccines could limit future access

FDA shifts COVID-19 vaccine strategy, focusing on high-risk groups and requiring additional studies for others.

New guidelines aim to restore trust in vaccines, aligning with approaches in high-income nations.

fromThe Atlantic

COVID Shots for Kids Are Over

The FDA's new booster policy may restrict COVID vaccinations for children, risking their health amidst the pandemic.

New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots. Here's what to know

The FDA is limiting seasonal COVID-19 vaccine approvals to seniors and high-risk individuals while awaiting more data for the general population.

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.

fromMail Online

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.

Wearables

FDA proposes "black-box warning" for breast implants

US news

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

7 years ago

Public health

Thousands of women say Essure birth control caused intense pain

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.

fromMail Online

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.

Wearables

FDA proposes "black-box warning" for breast implants

US news

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

7 years ago

Public health

Thousands of women say Essure birth control caused intense pain

more#health-risks

fromSecuritymagazine

FDA Urges Secure Cyber Practices for Medical Product Manufacturing

The FDA emphasizes embedding cybersecurity in medical manufacturing technologies, stressing that current equipment often lacks adequate security standards, prioritizing functionality instead.

Information security

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

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.

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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

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.

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.

fromwww.theguardian.com

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.

FDA Moves To Ban Fluoride Supplements For Kids

FDA to remove ingestible fluoride supplements, conflicting with health bodies' recommendations on dental health.

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.

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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

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.

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.

fromwww.theguardian.com

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.

FDA Moves To Ban Fluoride Supplements For Kids

FDA to remove ingestible fluoride supplements, conflicting with health bodies' recommendations on dental health.

more#public-health

#ai

fromWIRED

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.

fromMedium

Artificial intelligence

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

fromTechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

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

fromArs Technica

Artificial intelligence

FDA rushed out agency-wide AI tool-it's not going well

fromWIRED

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.

fromMedium

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.

fromTechCrunch

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.

fromArs Technica

Artificial intelligence

FDA rushed out agency-wide AI tool-it's not going well

Lab-grown salmon gets FDA approval

FDA approves lab-grown fish, marking a milestone in cultivated seafood.

#artificial-intelligence

fromNature

Medicine's rapid adoption of AI has researchers concerned

Regulation of medical AI is lagging behind its rapid adoption, raising significant safety concerns.

FDA unveils 'Elsa' generative AI tool for staff

The FDA launched an AI tool named Elsa to enhance scientific research and expedite clinical review processes.

Artificial intelligence

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

fromNature

Medicine's rapid adoption of AI has researchers concerned

Regulation of medical AI is lagging behind its rapid adoption, raising significant safety concerns.

FDA unveils 'Elsa' generative AI tool for staff

The FDA launched an AI tool named Elsa to enhance scientific research and expedite clinical review processes.

more#artificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

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

#generative-ai

This new AI tool at the Food and Drug Administration promises to speed up scientific reviews

The FDA has launched Elsa, a generative AI tool, to enhance operational efficiency and scientific reviews.

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.

This new AI tool at the Food and Drug Administration promises to speed up scientific reviews

The FDA has launched Elsa, a generative AI tool, to enhance operational efficiency and scientific reviews.

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.

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

Target faces significant fallout from a salmonella-linked cucumber recall affecting several products across various states.

#novo-nordisk

fromBusiness Matters

NYC startup

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

fromAbove the Law

Intellectual property law

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

fromBusiness Matters

NYC startup

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

fromAbove the Law

Intellectual property law

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

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.

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

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

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

fromwww.ocregister.com

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.

fromDaily News

Portland food

In-N-Out Burger announces ketchup upgrade and removes artificial dye from lemonade

fromwww.ocregister.com

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.

fromDaily News

Portland food

In-N-Out Burger announces ketchup upgrade and removes artificial dye from lemonade

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.

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

Public can safely consume pasteurized milk despite FDA testing suspension.

fromwww.bloomberg.com

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.