HHS and USDA launch joint initiative to address chronic disease by standardizing food labeling and improving consumer transparency. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and…
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Marty Makary, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration
Marty Makary, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration
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FDA Reviewing Studies that Send Biological Data Abroad
The agency says some clinical trials send sensitive material to China without tester’s consent. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a review of clinical trials that sent…
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FDA Expands Approval for RSV Vaccine for Adults Under 60
Without a CDC director, the approval depends on the HHS secretary to endorse it. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Moderna’s Respiratory Syncytial Virus…
Read MoreFDA Commissioner Commits to Full Review of Abortion Pill
He responded to a request from Senator Hawley that highlighted new research on the dangers of mifepristone. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary has committed his agency…
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FDA Limits Annual COVID-19 Vaccines to High-Risk Groups
The agency is not recommending future boosters pending additional study data. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a new policy limiting annual COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to…
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FDA Launches Chemical Review System to Ensure Food Safety
The agency will use a systematic evaluation of ingredients currently in the food supply. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new, proactive approach to reviewing…
Read MoreFDA Approves First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
The new plasma-based diagnostic tool is intended to improve early detection of Alzheimer’s through a less invasive method. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the…
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HHS Begins Removing Ingestible Fluoride Drug Prescriptions for Children from the Market
The fluoride treatment to prevent cavities may be creating gut microbiome and other issues. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a project this month as part of…
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FDA Launches Agency-Wide AI Integration to Accelerate Scientific Review
The new initiative seeks to reduce inefficiencies and improve review times across all FDA centers by the end of next month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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