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FDA's tobacco unit pledges reset after criticism

The Food and Drug Administration is pledging a reset in the agency’s tobacco program

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

FDA plans oversight changes after critical tobacco report - Roll Call

The FDA announced a series of actions meant to improve its oversight of tobacco and nicotine products, most notably e-cigarettes.

Roll Call · Feb 24, 2023

Why an ulcer drug could be the last option for many abortion patients

Some abortion providers are looking to misoprostol, a medication widely used around the world, should a federal judge in Texas block access to a key medication abortion option.

WEKU · Feb 24, 2023

3 Bargain Stocks to Buy Before the Crowd Catches On

A resilient economy and sticky inflation could lead Fed officials to hike interest rates higher than anticipated in the central bank’s next meeting. Although markets have been highly volatile amid concerns over the potential rate hikes and other macro headwinds, this has created an attractive opportunity for investors to scoop…

StockNews.com · Feb 23, 2023

A bitter battle over the ‘orphan drug’ program leaves patients’ pocketbooks at risk

A prescription drug that helps Lore Wilkinson walk and talk despite a rare muscle disease cost her so little for more than a decade that she didn’t even use her insurance to pay for it. But now, her Medicare insurance is shelling out about $40,000 for a one-month supply of…

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Idaho may criminalize mRNA vaccines

Anti-vax Republicans lawmakers are taking a page from abortion bans — and public health experts are worried

Salon · Feb 23, 2023

FDA expands contaminated eye product warning due to potential bacterial contamination, risk of blindness

The Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of eye-care products consumers should stop using “immediately” over concerns of possible bacterial contamination that could lead to blindness if infection occurs.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

No cow needed: Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes

Draft U.S. rules would allow soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as “milk” to keep using the name

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

How abortion pills work and why they're in the spotlight

Demand for abortion pills has soared since the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Axios · Feb 22, 2023

New Research Reveals Why CBD Is Such An Effective Treatment For Seizure Disorders

CBD has shown remarkable efficacy in treating seizure disorders. Now we know why this might be.

Inverse · Feb 22, 2023