Food and Drug Administration

Abbott Reportedly Told Of Concerns At Baby Formula Plant Months Earlier Than Known

The baby formula maker reopened its plant this month, but shortages are expected to linger for weeks.
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DeSantis Pushes Useless COVID Drug

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fumed at the FDA’s decision to halt his favorite antibody coronavirus treatments that are deemed ineffective against the omicron variant.
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FDA Clears COVID Booster Shot For Healthy Kids Ages 5 To 11

U.S. regulators hope an extra vaccine dose, which still needs the CDC's approval, will enhance children's protection as infections rise once again.
By Lauran Neergaard, AP

Senate Democrats Pressure Baby Formula Manufacturers To Push More Product

Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) have led the congressional response to the formula crisis.
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FDA Hopes To Lick STIs By Authorizing Oral Sex Undies

A brand of thin and stretchy single-use latex panties called Lorals is catering to people who want to feel both pleasure and protection during cunnilingus.
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Congress Mad About Baby Formula Shortage, But It Has A Shortage Of Solutions

The Food and Drug Administration said it is working to ramp up production of baby formula after a major manufacturer announced a recall earlier this year.
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White House: FDA's Working On Baby Formula Shortage, But There's No 'National Stockpile'

The lack of formula on store shelves emerged as an explosive political issue on Monday.
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FDA Plans To Ban Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars

Menthols have taken a disproportionate toll on Black smokers.
By Matthew Perrone, AP

Moderna Seeks FDA Authorization For A 2nd Booster Dose Of Its Coronavirus Vaccine

The request is broader than rival pharmaceutical company Pfizer's request earlier this week for the regulator to approve a booster shot for all seniors.
By Zeke Miller, AP

Pfizer Postpones Request To Give COVID Vaccines To Kids Under 5

The company said it will wait until it has more data on a third dose.
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