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Cassidy’s defeat complicates Senate Health committee’s future

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s loss in the Louisiana Republican primary over the weekend puts the future of the powerful Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in flux. During his tenure as HELP chair, Cassidy has pushed legislative priorities such as a proposal to establish pre-funded health savings accounts for people on…

Roll Call · May 19

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

The resignation of Marty Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on May 12, 2026, brought to the forefront a heated controversy over fruit-flavored nicotine vapes.

The Conversation · May 18

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up

The Food and Drug Administration's top drug official is stepping down in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency

The Independent UK · May 16

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FDA turmoil deepens as top drug chief departs claiming she was fired

Dr Tracy Beth Høeg, the Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, says she was fired from agency after declining to resign

The Guardian - US · May 16

FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department

Dr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK · May 13

Makary out at FDA after facing pressure to resign

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary will leave his role, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. Makary’s departure comes after pressure within the administration to step down over a variety of issues, from abortion medication to flavored vapes. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas will lead the agency in an acting capacity. He…

Roll Call · May 12

Report: FDA Commissioner Set To Be Fired, Sources Say Trump Could Still Change His Mind

Makary is scheduled to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 13 on the FDA's budget for the coming fiscal year. He was appointed to his post last year.

Latin Times · May 11

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What to know about the federal rule that Texans have used to mail in abortion pills

In 2023, the Food and Drug Administration started allowing mifepristone to be delivered by mail. The federal courts are deciding whether to pull that permission.

The Texas Tribune · May 7

RFK Jr withdraws proposal banning teens from tanning beds as skin experts warn of cancer risks

Using tanning beds can triple a person’s risk of melanoma, according to experts

The Independent UK · May 6

Scientists work to discover how a single psychedelic trip may cause physical changes in the brain

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month directing the FDA to accelerate access to psychedelics

The Independent UK · May 6

HHS Studies That Found Covid, Shingles Vaccines Safe And Effective Pulled From Scientific Journals

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn studies that suggested COVID-19 and shingles vaccines were safe and effective.

International Business Times · May 6

FDA finds US infant formula supply is ‘safe’ after examining 300 samples in Operation Stork Speed

The review was conducted as part of the Food and Drug Administration’s Operation Stork Speed project

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Three psychedelic drugs to undergo ‘ultra-fast’ FDA review after Trump order

The recent moves reflect growing support for the mind-altering substances among Trump’s supporters

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Trump Signs Executive Order Endorsing Psychedelic Psilocybin and Ibogaine; Asks 'Can I Have Some, Please?'

President Trump signed an executive order to expedite the review and funding of psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin and ibogaine to treat serious mental illnesses and address public health crises.

International Business Times UK · Apr 19

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Grocery Coupon Guide · Apr 13

FDA Alert The Moringa Supplement Recall Linked to a Multi State Safety Investigation

The federal government issued an urgent health warning this morning regarding a safety failure in the supplement supply chain. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are currently managing a multi-state investigation into contaminated dietary supplements. This investigation started after individuals reported illness across…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Apr 4

The Hidden Threat in Your Pantry Why the FDA Is Recalling Ground Cinnamon

Baking a batch of cookies or sprinkling spice on your morning oatmeal feels entirely safe. You assume the dry powders sitting in your pantry are immune to the contamination issues that plague fresh meat and produce. Recent announcements from the Food and Drug Administration completely shatter that comforting illusion. A…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Apr 3

Stop Eating This Cheese A New Listeria Recall Affects Multiple National Chains

Food safety recalls are a terrifying reality of the modern industrial food system. When contamination occurs at a centralized packaging facility, the dangerous product ships to thousands of supermarkets nationwide. A major health alert is unfolding across the country right now. The Food and Drug Administration issued an urgent recall…

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Dietary supplement companies are pushing to expand the types of ingredients they can use in their products

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The Independent UK · Mar 16

Discount supermarket Lidl pulls festive chocolates from US shelves in urgent recall

Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs, a popular German-Style Nougat, contain hazelnuts – posing a potentially life-threatening risk

The Mary Sue · Mar 12

FDA’s new AI system exposes years of ‘large blind spots’ in drug and vaccine tracking

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just rolled out a brand-new AI-powered system designed to track adverse effects from drugs, vaccines, cosmetics, and other consumer products nationwide. This new platform, called the FDA Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS), went live on Tuesday, marking a massive shift in how the agency…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Mar 10

How to Check FDA and USDA Recall Lists in Under 2 Minutes Before You Cook

Feeding your family a healthy home-cooked meal is supposed to be a safe and highly rewarding daily routine. However, the massive modern industrial food supply chain is incredibly fragile, and dangerous contamination events happen constantly. Over the past year, millions of pounds of fresh produce, frozen meals, and deli meats…

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants

The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency

The Independent UK · Feb 26

FDA to offer bonus payments to staffers who complete speedy drug reviews

The head of the Food and Drug Administration plans to start offering bonus payments to agency drug reviewers who complete their work ahead of the schedule

The Independent UK · Feb 23

FDA proposes new system for approving customized drugs and therapies for rare diseases

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a system for approving customized drugs and medical treatments for patients with rare or hard-to-treat diseases

The Conversation · Feb 18

FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines

The Food and Drug Administration’s decision, made public on Feb. 10, 2026, to not review an application to approve Moderna’s proposed mRNA-based flu vaccine set off a firestorm of criticism from public health experts.

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