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FDA food inspector vacancies near 20% after Trump hiring freeze
Nearly 1 in 5 positions across the Food and Drug Administration's human food inspection divisions are now vacant, multiple ...
Salmonella outbreaks linked to cucumbers are back — and one of the same growers is connected again
Salmonella outbreaks linked to cucumbers have sickened hundreds of people since last year, drawing attention to the problem ...
What to know about UK warning on weight loss drugs' effect on birth control
U.K. regulators issued guidance on Thursday, warning weight loss and diabetes medications may weaken the effectiveness of ...
A New Shot Prevents HIV—and Breathes New Life Into a Stagnant Biotech
After years of stagnation, Gilead is betting that a twice-yearly HIV shot can restart its growth engine.
Psychedelics as potential mental health treatment are explored by Trump administration
Psychedelics research gains support from the Trump administration for treating PTSD and mental health conditions, with ...
N.J. doctors are using a party drug to send patients to ‘another planet.’ Yes, it’s legal.
But ketamine can still legally be prescribed by healthcare providers for unapproved uses if they determine it’s “medically ...
Trump administration targets artificial food dyes
When Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced an artificial food dye ban, it was difficult to ...
Publix Food Recall Update as FDA Issues Arsenic Warning
An FDA Class II recall for the Publix baby food product indicates a remote but not negligible possibility of serious health ...
FDA commissioner to review safety of abortion drug mifepristone
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said he plans to review the safety of abortion drug mifepristone after ...
FDA to Meet Drug Approval Goals Despite Cuts, Commissioner Says
The US Food and Drug Administration will meet its drug approval targets this year despite cutting thousands of staff, the ...
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US Food and Drug Administration Launches AI Platform to 'Modernize' Agency
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has rolled out a new AI assistant, Elsa, that it says will increase efficiency at its ...