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What is kratom, the addictive drug found at vape shops and gas stations? FDA takes action
The FDA has released a report to educate the public regarding the dangers of 7-OH and its distinction from the kratom plant ...
The Man Who Was Too MAHA for the Trump Administration
Vinay Prasad was supposed to be the guy who kept Big Pharma in check. Now he’s gone.
FDA commissioner predicts ‘record’ drug approvals this year
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said approving drugs for human consumption is moving at a “record” ...
US FDA's top vaccine official Vinay Prasad leaves agency after 3 months
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's top vaccine official, Vinay Prasad, has left the agency after just three months as ...
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FDA names drug regulator Tidmarsh acting head of biologics center after Prasad’s exit
George Tidmarsh is taking on more responsibilities at FDA after the sudden departure of top official Vinay Prasad.
FDA calls for illicit drug scheduling of high-dose kratom plant extract 7-OH
The Trump administration is recommending that a compound called 7-OH be scheduled as an illicit drug, Food and Drug ...
FDA names former pharmaceutical company executive to oversee US drug program
The Food and Drug Administration named a longtime pharmaceutical executive to run the agency’s drug program. Dr.
Confusion at NIH as administration halts, then releases, billions of dollars for scientific research
Billions of dollars of NIH research were stuck in limbo for hours after OMB directed the agency to halt further funding and ...
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FDA increases import enforcement on seafood, canned food and more
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries.
Trump gives drugmakers 60 days to slash prescription drug prices
In letters posted on Truth Social, Trump demanded that drugmakers offer their medications at the same prices paid abroad.
Patients still benefit from Eisai and Biogen Alzheimer's drug after four years, study finds
Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug Leqembi continued to slow progress of the disease with no new safety issues four years ...
Dozens of state laws take aim at food dyes amid a wave of support for MAHA
Fueled by MAHA, state lawmakers are moving to remove dyes and other additives from food. A wide range of state laws could make it difficult for manufacturers and could spur further federal regulation.