Analysis-RFK Jr vow to purge FDA sets up collision with Big Pharma
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed to purge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shortly before being chosen as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for health secretary. Any changes he wants to make will come up against a pharmaceutical industry that pays much of the regulator's bills.
FDA employees consider leaving if RFK Jr. is appointed as HHS secretary
NBC News' Berkeley Lovelace Jr. reports that some officials in the Food and Drug Administration are grappling with how to handle their positions if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes over as Health and Human Services secretary.
FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
RFK Jr., vaccines, food dyes, fluoride and why ‘Make America Healthy Again' took off
The day after the election, some celebrated Trump's win and RFK Jr.'s potential role as a public health decision-maker. Why? They finally felt seen.
RFK Jr vow to purge FDA sets up collision with Big Pharma
Any changes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to make will come up against a pharmaceutical industry that pays much of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's bills.
RFK Jr., Vaccine Skeptic, Is Trump's Choice for Health Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary
Donald Trump has picked vaccine sceptic and former independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr as his health secretary, as the president-elect continues to build his new administration. Kennedy,
RFK Jr. Promotes Raw Milk—What Does the FDA Say?
Donald Trump's pick for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services is a fan of raw milk, despite the FDA saying ...
FDA considers ban on cold remedy ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it is considering banning a common ingredient in popular ...
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RFK Jr. Spurs FDA Resignations; Chatbot to User: 'Please Die'; Dating Apps and STIs
In a conversation about the challenges and solutions for aging adults, Google's Gemini chatbot told a user: "You are a drain ...
McDonald's Onion Recall Update as FDA Sets Highest Risk Level
The FDA has issued a Class I risk classification for a large number of recalled onions produced by Taylor Farms.
FDA approves Azurity Pharmaceuticals’ Danziten for CML treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Azurity Pharmaceuticals’ Danziten (nilotinib), the first and only ...
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FDA commissioner: We need action and higher-quality research on ultra-processed foods
Researchers, public health and health care groups, advocates, industry, and the public must put tackling diet-related disease ...
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FDA reviews Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent label expansion for urticaria
The FDA has accepted Sanofi and Regeneron’s application to expand Dupixent’s use, with a decision expected by April 2025.
New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
The new rules, which cover both TV and radio, instruct drugmakers to use simple, consumer-friendly language when describing ...
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FDA Approves IND for AS1986NS, a New Approach in Prostate Cancer Research
The FDA has approved the investigational new drug application of AS1986NS for prostate cancer detection and treatment.
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FDA approves generic florfenicol drug for certain freshwater fish
Earlier this year, the FDA approved 2 new indications for Aquaflor. According to Merck, the supplemental approval increased ...