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COVID Boosters Are Critical, But Using Only Animal Data Is a Needless Gamble
FDA’s reliance on animal-tested data ahead of a planned Fall 2022 booster rollout is nothing short of cutting corners.
FDA Is Considering Making Birth Control Pills Available Over the Counter
Around one in three women who have tried to get hormonal contraception reported obstacles to obtaining a prescription.
Infant Formula Crisis Highlights Breastfeeding Barriers in Southern States
Expanding Medicaid to cover lactation services could help fight reproductive injustice in Southern states.
What’s Holding Up COVID Vaccines for Kids Under 5?
Amid opaque FDA communication and a shifting timeline, many parents of young kids feel stranded.
Biden and GOP May Find Bipartisanship by Elevating Big Pharma’s Pick to FDA Head
Four Republicans say they will back Robert Califf, Biden's nominee for FDA commissioner. He has extensive industry ties.
Doctors Are Urging Medicare to Deny Coverage for Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug
The FDA has faced sharp criticism for approving Aduhelm even though clinical trials exposed serious safety risks.
Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Behind About Half of Medicare’s Yearly Price Bump
Aduhelm, approved by the FDA in June despite much pushback, is expected to be a huge burden on the health care system.
Months-Long Delays and Mysterious Rejections Plague Rapid COVID Testing in US
A combination of overzealous regulation and anemic government support have kept at-home tests pricey and hard to find.
Thousands of People Were Given Heart Pumps Despite FDA Warnings of Defects
The FDA has relied on device makers to fix problems voluntarily rather than compelling them to do so.
Trump Blocks FDA on Stricter COVID-19 Vaccine Standards
Following the FDA recommendations would all but preclude any emergency clearance for a vaccine before Election Day.