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The FDA wants more medical devices in your pocket
by
Molly Wood
and Stephanie Hughes
Dec 20, 2017
The agency is being led by a venture capitalist who is taking some cues from the tech industry.
FDA to crack down on clinics illegally offering stem cell treatments
Aug 29, 2017
Some clinics claim to use stem cells to treat diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Joy! Kinder Eggs are coming to America
May 22, 2017
The popular European treat is changing its packaging to comply with U.S. rules.
As FDA pick nears confirmation, the agency grapples with nearly 1,000 vacancies
Apr 27, 2017
A key Senate committee is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Dr. Scott Gottlieb to head up the Food and Drug Administration. If confirmed, which is expected, one of the headaches Gottlieb will inherit on Day 1: filling as many as 1,000 vacancies at the agency. Filling some of those jobs could speed […]
Why 23andMe wants your genetic data
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Robert Garrova
Apr 19, 2017
CEO Anne Wojcicki hopes the collective power of health information will advance research.
Why the FDA doesn't like chocolate eggs with toys inside
Apr 14, 2017
Would you risk a $2,500 fine for a seasonal treat?
FDA clears 23andMe to sell genetics tests for diseases
Apr 10, 2017
Consumers can get information to help them determine if they are at risk of developing Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
For public good, not for profit.
The first HIV/AIDS drug was fast-tracked 30 years ago. Some lament that process.
by
Annie Baxter
Mar 20, 2017
It was 30 years ago this week that the Food and Drug Administration approved the first treatment for HIV/AIDS, the drug AZT. At a time when the number of AIDS-related deaths was skyrocketing, AZT was rushed into the approval process. But some of the early advocates of the drug’s fast-tracking ended up lamenting that process. […]
The fight for the dairy aisle turns on the question: 'What’s milk?'
Mar 3, 2017
With the proliferation of products calling themselves milk (soy, almond, rice, coconut), dairy farmers are now lobbying Congress to limit the use of the word to the stuff that comes from lactating animals, namely cows. And the makers of the plant-based drinks want to keep milking the term, so they’re pushing back. The Wall Street […]
New bill aims to improve sharing of electronic medical records
Dec 12, 2016
President Barack Obama is expected to sign legislation on Tuesday that should speed FDA approval of some drugs and devices, as well as making a significant investment in medical research. The measure – known as the 21st Century Cures Act – also should make it easier for patient data to move from the hospital to […]