Stories Tagged as
FDA
Why the U.S. doesn't have the best sunscreens in the world
by
Amy Scott
and Anais Amin
Jul 13, 2022
The FDA hasn't approved ingredients that could make products more pleasing to use — and used more often, says Amanda Mull of The Atlantic.
Daily Harvest recall raises concerns about the need for more food regulation
by
Janet Nguyen
Jun 30, 2022
The first lawsuit has been filed against Daily Harvest, which is facing complaints from hundreds of consumers who reported falling ill after eating one of the company’s products.
Medicare proposes limiting coverage of controversial Alzheimer's drug
by
Lily Jamali
Jan 13, 2022
Government insurer won't cover Aduhelm's $28,000-a-year price tag except for clinical trials.
FDA issues new sodium guidelines for the food industry
Oct 15, 2021
The agency recommended gradual changes to the salt content in 163 processed food categories -- aimed at lessening the amount of salt we eat.
FDA nears deadline to decide the fate of vapes
Sep 8, 2021
The regulator will decide whether e-cigarettes products, including those from major brands like Juul and Vuse, can stay on the market.
Who will end up paying the price for Biogen's new Alzheimer's drug?
Jun 18, 2021
The cost of the newly approved treatment will be about $56,000 a year, much of it paid for by Medicare.
Australian company first to develop fully at-home COVID test
Dec 17, 2020
Everything needed for the test — which the FDA gave emergency authorization — is inside the box, except for a smartphone.
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Moderna asking U.S., European regulators to OK vaccine
Nov 30, 2020
Moderna is just behind Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech in seeking to begin vaccinations in the U.S. in December.
Pfizer to ask today for emergency vaccine authorization
by
David Brancaccio
, Jasmine Garsd
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 20, 2020
Emergency authorization means the FDA facilitates availability of the vaccine during a declared state of emergency.
FDA issues alert about accuracy of Abbott rapid COVID-19 test
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
May 15, 2020
The concern is that it could be returning false negative results.