The Latest Breaking News from FDA

CDC OKs updated COVID-19 vaccine, clearing way for shots to begin this week

Chicago public health officials have said the CDC approval was all they needed to “begin the rollout” of the vaccine, which will be free for all city residents. “We already have the vaccine in Chicago,” Dr. Geraldine Luna, medical director for the Chicago Department of Public Health, said Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2023

New round of COVID boosters approved

The shots will protect against currently circulating variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Salon · Sep 12, 2023

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

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Tuesday against the effectiveness of the key drug phenylephrine found in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other medications stocked on store shelves.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

Decongestant in Sudafed and Benadryl doesn’t actually work, FDA says

US regulator says ingredient in popular High Street medications ‘not effective’ at standard doses

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023

Common decongestant used in Nyquil and other drugs doesn’t relieve congestion, FDA says

Big pharmaceutical companies like Johnson & Johnson may have to pull products from shelves

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Food recalls are on the rise. Why?

Trader Joe's had six recalls in five weeks, as Skippy and Hillshire Farms both pulled products. What's going on?

Salon · Sep 12, 2023

Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA experts say

Government advisers say the leading decongestant used by millions of Americans to treat nasal congestion doesn't actually work

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

FDA advisers reject efficacy of common cold medication - Roll Call

The drug brought in nearly $1.8 billion in sales in 2022, according to an FDA briefing document, a number that is likely an undercount.

Roll Call · Sep 12, 2023

The Trial Begins: DOJ Sues Google Over Search Engine Dominance

Plus: FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccine, Elizabeth Warren goes after Elon Musk, and more...

Reason · Sep 12, 2023

Should I Get the New Covid Booster? 6 Important Questions Answered

The latest iteration of the Covid vaccine was approved for fall 2023. These are frequently asked questions.

Inverse · Sep 12, 2023