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Tag: fda

28 Jun

FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall

published on June 28, 2022 - 4:17 PM

At least some U.S. adults may get updated COVID-19 shots this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time

11 Jan

Medicare limits coverage of $28,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug

published on January 11, 2022 - 3:18 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare said Tuesday it will limit coverage of a $28,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug whose benefits have been widely

26 Oct

FDA panel backs Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids

published on October 26, 2021 - 3:22 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. moved a step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for millions more children as a panel

27 Jul

Moderna expanding kids vaccine study to better assess safety

published on July 27, 2021 - 12:12 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Moderna said Monday it plans to expand the size of its COVID-19 vaccine study in younger children

10 Mar

US warns 7 companies over fraudulent coronavirus claims

published on March 10, 2020 - 1:26 PM

U.S. regulators warned seven companies to stop selling soaps, sprays and other concoctions with false claims that they can treat

31 May

US holds CBD hearing as fans, sellers await legal clarity

published on May 31, 2019 - 12:58 PM

(AP) — CBD products have surged in popularity despite confusion around their legal status . Now U.S. regulators are exploring

11 Feb

What the FDA’s actions mean for dietary supplements

published on February 11, 2019 - 12:57 PM

(AP) – The Food and Drug Administration announced plans Monday to step up its policing of dietary supplements, which it

24 Jul

FDA approves new pill to reduce pain from endometriosis

published on July 24, 2018 - 12:40 PM

(AP) — A new treatment for pain caused by endometriosis was approved Tuesday by U.S. regulators. The common condition involves

16 Nov

US health agency to crack down on risky stem cell offerings

published on November 16, 2017 - 12:19 PM

(AP) — U.S. health authorities announced plans Thursday to crack down on doctors pushing stem cell procedures that pose the

31 Aug

Groups seek ban on high-dose opioids citing overdose danger

published on August 31, 2017 - 12:16 PM

(AP) — Safety advocates and state health officials are formally calling on the Food and Drug Administration to ban high-dose