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Byline: MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer

07 Nov

Mind-altering ketamine becomes latest pain treatment, despite little research or regulation

published on November 7, 2023 - 4:51 PM

(AP) — As U.S. doctors scale back their use of opioid painkillers, a new option for hard-to-treat pain is taking

12 Sep

Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say

published on September 12, 2023 - 2:54 PM

(AP) — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is no better

06 Jul

Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full FDA approval now and that means Medicare will pay for it

published on July 6, 2023 - 2:57 PM

U.S. officials granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug on Thursday, clearing the way for Medicare and other insurance plans

29 Jun

Gene therapy for severe hemophilia is approved by FDA

published on June 29, 2023 - 2:34 PM

U.S. officials on Thursday approved drugmaker BioMarin’s gene therapy for the most common form of hemophilia, an infused treatment that

22 Jun

FDA warns stores to stop selling Elf Bar, the top disposable e-cigarette in the US

published on June 22, 2023 - 2:32 PM

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said it has sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruit- and

22 Jun

First gene therapy for deadly form of muscular dystrophy gets FDA approval for young kids

published on - 2:32 PM

The first gene therapy for a deadly form of muscular dystrophy received preliminary U.S. approval on Thursday despite concerns from

09 Jun

Alzheimer’s drug gets FDA panel’s backing, setting the stage for broader use

published on June 9, 2023 - 2:10 PM

Health advisers on Friday unanimously backed the full approval of a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug, a key step toward opening

25 Apr

Drug for rare form of Lou Gehrig’s disease OK’d by FDA

published on April 25, 2023 - 2:25 PM

Food and Drug Administration regulators on Tuesday approved a first-of-a-kind drug for a rare form of Lou Gehrig’s disease, though

22 Apr

Plan to ban menthol cigarettes prompts late lobbying blitz

published on April 22, 2022 - 1:09 PM

(AP) — As federal officials finalize a long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes, dozens of interest groups have met with

31 Jan

US gives full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

published on January 31, 2022 - 12:44 PM

(AP) — U.S. health regulators on Monday granted full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, a shot that’s already been given

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