WASHINGTON — A stark contrast in approaches to pharmaceutical regulation and public health messaging was on display Tuesday at a forum hosted by the Pharmaceutical Research … Read more
Washington, D.C. – Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Signaled a significant shift in federal oversight of the food industry on Sunday, announcing … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday rejected bitopertin, a treatment developed by Disc Medicine for porphyria, a rare genetic disorder that causes extreme … Read more
Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen … Read more
WASHINGTON, February 22, 2024 — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has asked the Department of Justice to investigate Hims & Hers, a telehealth … Read more
WASHINGTON – Food and Drug Governance leaders attempted to address growing concerns on Tuesday regarding a new program designed to accelerate the approval of certain drugs. … Read more
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SAN FRANCISCO, December 2, 2025 — A veteran Food and Drug Administration regulator publicly voiced serious concerns about political interference at the agency, just weeks after … Read more