Who is in charge of the CDC right now? Nobody knows for sure
A number of other health agencies are also operating without acting heads, including the FDA and the National Institutes of ...
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How Might the FDA Evolve Under RFK Jr. and Makary?
Ahead of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearings, experts—and RFK’s own family—expressed concerns about his ...
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Trump Aims to Overhaul the FDA. What Does That Mean for Public Health?
Meanwhile, in an executive order, Trump created his long-discussed “Department of Government Efficiency,” to be led by Elon ...
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FDA approves new nonopioid painkiller for acute pain
On Thursday, in a major step forward in pain management, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new nonopioid ...
US FDA approves Axsome Therapeutics' migraine drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Axsome Therapeutics' migraine treatment, the company said on Thursday.
FDA approves new painkiller that shows promise and challenges of opioid alternatives
Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin. The U.S. Food ...
What Is Journavx? First Pain Medication Approved by FDA in Over Two Decades
This milestone marks a breakthrough after unsuccessful attempts to develop painkillers without the addictive potential of opioids.
US FDA approves Novo Nordisk's Ozempic to cut risk of diabetic kidney disease progression
The U.S. FDA has approved Novo Nordisk's Ozempic for reducing the risk of kidney failure and disease progression, as well as ...