RFK Jr. ‘very well aligned’ with FDA mission on diet-related chronic disease: fmr. FDA official

RFK Jr. says 'entire departments' at FDA 'have to go'

Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is slated to hold a potentially big role in a new Trump administration, said Wednesday there are "entire departments" within the Food and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

FDA employees consider how to handle RFK Jr., including leaving

Some staff members at the Food and Drug Administration are considering a quick exit as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Politics - NBC News - November 14

FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.

The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."

RFK Jr. weighing FDA crackdown on food additives under Trump

Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.

Trump's former FDA chief says RFK Jr.'s HHS agenda would 'cost lives in this country'

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, on Friday raised concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda for the Department of Health and Human Services.

Chronic Diseases Can Come With Chronic Financial Pressure

For millions of Americans, paying for the treatment needed to manage their diseases can become its own lifelong problem.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Is the FDA contributing to the homelessness crisis?

The FDA's REMS program has been found to have unintentionally created barriers to accessing clozapine, a crucial antipsychotic drug for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, leading to tragic stories ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

RFK Jr.’s Ideas on Big Pharma and Food Align With Some of Trump’s Biggest Critics

When it comes to weeding out corporate influence, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ideas often align best with some of Trump’s loudest critics.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s FDA Wish List: Raw Milk, Stem Cells, Heavy Metals

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s advisers on health, is taking aim at the agency’s oversight on many fronts.

Business - The New York Times - November 14

FDA investigating 'forever chemicals' in seafood

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be investigating the presence of "forever chemicals" in seafood, with the goal of understanding how such contamination contributes to dietary exposures ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Meet Trump's picks for CDC, FDA

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump picks heads of CDC, FDA and surgeon general President-elect Trump has announced his choices for the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Why Kennedy Sees an ‘Epidemic’ of Chronic Disease Among Children

Trends in child health are in fact worrisome, and scientists welcome a renewed focus on foods and environmental toxins. But vaccines and fluoride are not the cause.

Health - The New York Times - November 15

While legalizing marijuana is in limbo, FDA clears a PTSD study that could boost cannabis stocks over time

The move marks a rare action by the FDA to sanction a study on cannabis despite the plant’s current Schedule I classification under federal law as a drug with no therapeutic use, in the same ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 22

Dr Martin Makary Chosen to Head the FDA

A frequent Fox News commentator, Dr. Makary has a penchant for challenging the medical establishment, and stirred pandemic concerns with his views on Covid immunity and vaccine mandates.

Business - The New York Times - November 23

We have a chronic disease epidemic because government has fattened us up

Donald Trump's return to the White House presents an opportunity to overhaul federal dietary guidelines, which lack scientific rigor and have contributed to the chronic disease epidemic in America.

Politics - The Hill - November 20

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA said the proposed order is not final yet, which means companies can still market over-the-counter drugs containing oral phenylephrine for now.

Business - CNBC - November 7

FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market

The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."

FDA proposes removing ineffective decongestant found in most cold medicine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to remove from the market a common ingredient found in most oral over-the-counter cold medicines because it doesn’t work. The move brings FDA ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA has proposed ending the use of an ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medications because it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.

A Popular Decongestant Doesn’t Work. The FDA Is Finally Doing Something About It

Oral phenylephrine was shown to be ineffective for treating nasal congestion over a year go. This week, the FDA took the first steps toward removing it from pharmacy shelves.

Tech - Wired - November 10

Richard Pazdur, FDA Cancer Chief, Discusses 25 Years of Innovation

Dr. Richard Pazdur for 25 years has overseen innovations in the treatment of deadly diseases at the agency.

Health - The New York Times - November 9

New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions

New rules require drugmakers to be clearer about explaining the risks and side effects of prescription drugs

Health - ABC News - November 14

Bacteria and 'mold-like' substance found at Tom's of Maine facility, FDA says

An FDA inspection of a Tom’s of Maine manufacturing facility led to the discovery of “significant violations,” including bacteria in water used to make toothpaste and a black “mold-like” substance.

Trump likely to choose surgeon and writer Marty Makary as FDA chief

Johns Hopkins doctor touted protection from natural immunity and opposed Covid vaccine mandates. Donald Trump is likely to choose the Johns Hopkins surgeon and writer Martin Makary to lead the Food ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

FDA gives green light to PTSD marijuana study in veterans

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week authorized a long-delayed clinical trial to test whether smoking marijuana can be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Trump picks Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon, for FDA chief

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary, a pancreatic surgeon at Johns Hopkins University, as commissioner of the FDA.

Trump announces labor secretary, FDA chief, and several other cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump has announced several selections to his cabinet including Scott Bessent as treasury secretary and Lori Chavez-Deremer as labor secretary. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist has ...

Politics - NBC News - November 23

Trump rounds out health team with CDC, FDA picks

President-elect Trump rounded out his health team for his upcoming White House term by announcing his Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and surgeon ...

Politics - The Hill - November 23

Trump rounds out final cabinet picks with labor secretary, FDA chief

President-elect Trump has now named all 15 of his cabinet picks after a flurry of announcements. Trump picked a team of doctors to work with his choice for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Tortilla strips in 22 states contain wheat allergen contamination: FDA

Sugar Foods is recalling Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style with a "best by" date of June 20, 2025, due to an undeclared wheat allergen contamination.

Biden COVID response coordinator: Trump picks for FDA, NIH 'pretty reasonable'

Ashish Jha, the dean of the Brown University School of Public Health and former White House coronavirus coordinator under President Biden, said President-elect Trump’s picks to lead the Food and ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

RFK Jr. threatens America’s health

Kennedy is prepared to gut the National Institutes of Health, which is the largest funder of health research in the world, by immediately replacing experienced and qualified workers with his own ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

South African officials weigh up rescue mission for illegal miners underground

Police say 350-400 people have stayed in Stilfontein mine to avoid arrest after minister vowed to ‘smoke them out’. South African authorities are assessing whether it is safe to rescue potentially ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Why the FDA Wants TV Drug Ads to Use Simpler Words and Lose the Distractions

Clear descriptions of potential risks and side effects will be required under rules that go into effect Nov. 20, even as the Trump administration readies an offensive against big pharma.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval

Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.

FDA finds 'black mold-like substance' during Tom’s of Maine facility inspection

A warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that the agency's investigator found a "black mold-like substance" during a Tom's of Maine inspection in May. The letter, sent Nov. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live

Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

RFK Jr. ‘very well aligned’ with FDA mission on diet-related chronic disease: fmr. FDA official

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