‘Breakthrough’ blood test can find dementia risk before symptoms start
There’s new progress in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. About 1 in 9 US seniors has Alzheimer’s, the…
FDA removes Office of Nonprescription Drugs Director Theresa Michele
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration removed the longtime director of the office of over-the-counter drugs from…
Food expert Marion Nestle on calories, corruption, and shredded wheat
Marion Nestle doesn’t understand why people are so obsessed with her diet. Yes, she’s one of the world’s…
FDA offers staff “agentic AI” to support pre-market reviews, other tasks
Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics.…
FDA claims Covid vaccine caused kids’ deaths. Experts are skeptical
The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator asserted in an email to staff sent Friday that the…
Walgreens recalls nasal spray over possible contamination
(CNN) – Walgreens is recalling more than 41,000 bottles of nasal spray because they may be contaminated with…
Next-level Ozempic is coming — inside the new era of weight-loss drugs
Blockbuster weight-loss shots are undergoing a major makeover. Drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy have already taken the US…
Walgreens recalls nasal spray over possible contamination
(CNN) – Walgreens is recalling more than 41,000 bottles of nasal spray because they may be contaminated with…
FDA reviewers didn’t get to vote on first priority voucher drug
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has promised companies that earn a Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher a one-…
FDA clears Onward Medical’s spinal cord stimulator for home use
O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming…
ADHD medication recalled nationwide because users aren’t getting the full effect
(Gray News) – A popular ADHD medication is being recalled nationwide because its users won’t be able to…
How to get gene-editing medicines to families that need it
In May, news broke of a biomedical first: the on-demand design and clinical use of a personalized gene…