FDA says its review of abortion pill will continue into next year The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation’s main abortion pill will continue into next year The Independent UK · Oct 8
Cyclospora found at Mexican farmed linked to lettuce outbreak, FDA says The Food and Drug Administration says it found the cyclospora parasite at a Mexican farm identified as the source of a massive lettuce-borne outbreak The Independent UK · Oct 2
The FDA Just Added 3 More Supplements to a Toxic-Ingredient Warning — Check What’s in Your Cabinet That bottle of “natural” weight-loss supplements sitting in your kitchen cabinet may deserve a closer look. On September 17, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration... Saving Advice · Sep 24
FDA nominee evasive on abortion pill but firm on vaccine safety Republicans and Democrats alike on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee tried repeatedly with little success to elicit opinions from the White House’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Heidi Overton, on health policy or a pledge to assert the agency’s independence. Throughout the hearing Thursday, Overton told senators… Roll Call · Sep 24
Senators question FDA nominee Overton about her views on abortion pill and vaccines President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Food and Drug Administration will face questions from Senate lawmakers considering her nomination The Independent UK · Sep 24
Anti-vax ally of RFK Jr. faces Senate showdown in bid to run FDA President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over the Food and Drug Administration is set to answer questions Thursday The Independent UK · Sep 24
How Long Should You Keep Recalled Food Receipts — And Do You Actually Need One for a Refund? A routine email notification from a consumer safety watchdog or a local news alert flashing across a smartphone screen can instantly turn a harmless pantry staple into a biological hazard. When the United States Department of Agriculture or the Food and Drug Administration announces a sweeping recall for contaminated ground… Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 15
FDA Sets New Rules for AI Software That Flags Possible Heart Conditions Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to help doctors identify patients who may need additional testing for heart conditions, and the Food and Drug Administration... Saving Advice · Sep 12
Dr. Sarah Daccarett on the Estradiol Patch Shortage and the Delivery Route That Isn't Affected Women across the United States are being told their estradiol patches are unavailable. The Food and Drug Administration says there is no shortage. Both statements are, in a narrow sense, accurate, and the space between them is where patients are losing access to treatment. Medical Daily · Sep 10
FDA fills four senior roles, including top officials for drugs, vaccines and tobacco The Trump administration named four officials to take over senior roles at the Food and Drug Administration, including the agency’s top leaders for drugs and vaccines The Independent UK · Sep 8
Punjab government imposes one-year ban on manufacture, sale and storage of analogue paneer Punjab has banned non-dairy paneer for one year across the state. The Food and Drug Administration issued the prohibition order citing public health concerns. This ban prohibits manufacture, storage, and sale of analogue paneer. Food business operators must adhere to dairy-based paneer standards. Strict legal action will follow any violations… The Economic Times · Aug 28
Cassidy says abortion pill makers turn blind eye to safety Sen. Bill Cassidy is accusing abortion pill manufacturers of not meeting their legal responsibilities to ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration safety regulations, especially when pills are sold online through third-party providers. A report issued Thursday by Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, follows the… Roll Call · Aug 27
Trump’s FDA Pick Heidi Overton Faces Republican Resistance as Bill Cassidy Calls Vaccine Order Role ‘Almost Disqualifying’ President Donald Trump’s choice of Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration faced Republican resistance Wednesday as Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said her role in the administration’s vaccine order was "almost disqualifying." Benzinga · Aug 20
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration The Independent UK · Aug 19
Roll Call · Aug 19 Trump picks White House adviser Overton to head FDA President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he will nominate White House domestic policy adviser Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. If confirmed by the Senate, Overton would oversee an agency that has dealt with massive layoffs after the administration’s widespread reduction-in-force efforts last year. The agency has also…
Benzinga · Aug 19 Trump Picks White House Health Adviser Heidi Overton to Lead FDA After Marty Makary’s Exit President Donald Trump has selected White House health-policy adviser Heidi Overton as his nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, putting a physician closely involved in the administration’s health agenda in line to take over an agency rebuilding after former Commissioner Marty Makary‘s resignation and more than 3,000 staff…
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Cardamom or pan masala? Why Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff face FDA action over Vimal ads Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration has warned Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over advertisements for Vimal cardamoms, saying the brand is largely associated with prohibited pan masala. The actors have been asked to explain their endorsements within 15 days and remove the advertisements from social media.
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Experts say Taylor Farms can survive deadly ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak ... but it’s tricky ‘Trust is built in drops and lost in buckets. Rebuilding it means filling the bucket again, one credible action at a time’
The Independent UK · Aug 6 New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna's mRNA-based vaccine The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine for older people, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Levothyroxine: Thyroid medication recalled across US due to low potency Major Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling a number of Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets due to subpotency, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said. According to the government agency's Enforcement Report, the recall was initiated on July 13 and affects pills distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals and Cardinal Health. The recalled products…
Medical Daily · Jul 29 Senate Panel Votes Thursday on a CDC Director Who Would Inherit the Worst Measles Year Since 1991 The Senate HELP Committee votes Thursday on Erica Schwartz for CDC director. She would inherit record measles cases and a nine-state outbreak.
Bangkok Post · Jul 29 First Thai-made botulinum antitoxin wins approval The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the country's first domestically produced botulinum antitoxin, cutting the cost of the life-saving medicine by 90%.
The Economic Times · Jul 27 Hedge fund bets on rising US healthcare stocks near 5-year high, Goldman says Hedge funds are actively enhancing their stakes in healthcare stocks, reflecting a significant trend in market behavior. With a notable surge in interest from both speculators and specialized funds, this sector is ripe for investment. The infusion of artificial intelligence into drug discovery is revolutionizing research capabilities, while the Food…
Bangkok Post · Jul 23 US panel says to loosen restrictions on popular peptide despite safety concerns NEW YORK - A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on the much hyped peptide BPC-157, voting that specialized pharmacies be allowed to produce it despite alarm bells from medical experts over safety concerns.
Saving Advice · Jul 22 FDA Peptide Advisory Panel Faces Questions About Members’ Potential Conflicts of Interest Tomorrow and Friday, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) will vote on whether to recommend approval of seven peptides previously...