Food and Drug Administration

FDA Panel Backs Removal Of Unproven Pregnancy Drug

A panel of federal advisers says a pregnancy drug intended to prevent premature births should be withdrawn because it doesn't work.
By Matthew Perrone, AP

FDA Declares Adderall Shortage Following Supply Delays

Labor shortages at the largest U.S. manufacturer of the drug made it a struggle for some pharmacists to order it this summer.
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New ALS Drug Wins FDA Approval Despite Questionable Data

U.S. health officials have approved a much-debated drug to treat the deadly illness known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
By Matthew Perrone, AP

FDA Warns Against Using NyQuil As A Chicken Marinade

The agency notes that the idea of cooking chicken in cough syrup is not only “silly and unappetizing,” but potentially dangerous.
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FDA Temporarily Suspends Order Banning Juul Cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration issued its initial order to ban the e-cigarette's sales last month.
By AP

FDA Advisers Recommend Boosters Targeting Omicron As Subvariants Spread

BA.4 and BA.5 combined accounted for 52.3% of COVID infections last week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Sean Hannity Gets Defensive Over Juul Ban Reports

The vape-fan Fox News host vowed to defy the Food and Drug Administration.
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FDA Reportedly Plans To Remove Popular Juul E-Cigarettes From U.S. Markets

Juul, the largest U.S. e-cigarette manufacturer, has been under federal review after public concerns that its products have caused an uptick in underage nicotine use.
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FDA Authorizes Pfizer And Moderna COVID Vaccines For Children Under 5

Shots could be in toddlers’ arms soon, pending approval from the CDC.
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FDA: Pfizer COVID-19 Shot Appears Effective For Kids Under 5

The review by federal health officials was a key step toward a long-awaited decision to begin vaccinating the youngest American children.
By Matthew Perrone and Mike Stobbe, AP