Tag: Food & Drug Administration
FDA Launches Postmarket Chemical Review Program to Ensure Food Safety
Program includes review of existing chemicals, developing final, systematic process for postmarket review
FDA Gives Full OK to Novavax COVID Shot for High-Risk Groups
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to Novavax’s...
HHS, FDA Begin ‘Operation Stork Speed’ to Improve Quality of Infant Formula
Agencies say significant progress has already been made; input has been requested from the public
FDA Approves At-Home Cervical Cancer Test for Women Ages 25 to 65
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women now have a new way to check their risk for cervical cancer...
Dr. Vinay Prasad to Head FDA Vaccine, Biologics Division
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has chosen Dr. Vinay Prasad, a...
Top FDA Inspection Official to Retire Amid Staff Frustration
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The official in charge of federal food and drug safety inspections will retire...
COVID Boosters Might Not Be Updated for Next Season, FDA Commissioner Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reiterated Tuesday that...
FDA Commissioner: No Major Reorganization, Just Smart Reforms
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dr. Marty Makary had just finished his last surgery at Johns Hopkins when...
FDA Approves Zevaskyn for Rare, Genetic Skin Disorder
Zevaskyn is the first and only autologous cell-based gene therapy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
FDA Warns of Unapproved Hair-Loss Product Linked to Side Effects
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A quick spray of medication might seem like an easy way to get...
