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Medtronic's New Implant Could Transform Bladder Control Treatment

Innovative medical technologies are transforming healthcare by tackling chronic conditions that affect millions, offering hope and improved quality of life. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Medtronic plc’s (NYSE:MDT) Altaviva device on Friday.

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Pharmacies are not offering Covid-19 shots in 16 states as unclear guidance from FDA leaves them in limbo

The Food and Drug Administration recently narrowed who qualifies to receive a Covid-19 vaccine this year

The Independent UK

Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use due to lack of safety data − here’s why medical research cuts will make it worse

A panel convened in July 2025 by the Food and Drug Administration sparked controversy by casting doubt about the safety of commonly used antidepressants during pregnancy. But it also raised the broader issue of how little is known about the safety of many medications used in pregnancy, considering the implications…

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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children

Guidance around COVID-19 vaccines has once again shifted after the Food and Drug Administration on Aug. 27, 2025, approved updated shots for the fall season, but for a more limited group than in prior seasons.

The Conversation

FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots but limits access for some kids and adults

The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the upcoming fall and winter season

The Independent UK

10 Everyday Products That Were Labeled “Misleading” by the FDA

Every time you shop, you trust that the products on the shelves are labeled honestly. Yet, even everyday items can carry claims that stretch the truth or mislead shoppers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has flagged many popular products for labeling that could confuse or trick consumers. Understanding which…

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10 Label Terms That Mean Nothing Legally

The front of a food package is a battlefield for your attention, and marketers use a powerful arsenal of unregulated buzzwords to win your trust. These terms are carefully chosen to make a product seem healthier, higher-quality, or more wholesome than it is. However, because these words have no official,…

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FDA's new expert panels are rife with financial conflicts and fringe views

A series of panels convened by the Food and Drug Administration is raising concerns that the agency is skirting federal rules and promoting fringe views about antidepressants and other products

The Independent UK

How FDA panelists casting doubt on antidepressant use during pregnancy could lead to devastating outcomes for mothers

At a meeting held by the Food and Drug Administration on July 21, 2025, a panel convened by the agency cast doubt on the safety of antidepressant medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, in pregnancy.

The Conversation

9 Products Labeled ‘Natural’ That Still Contain Controversial Ingredients

The word “natural” on a product label can be powerfully persuasive, making consumers feel like they are choosing a healthier, safer, and more wholesome option. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no formal, regulated definition for the term “natural.” This allows manufacturers to use it as a marketing…

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FDA names former pharmaceutical company executive to oversee US drug program

The Food and Drug Administration named a longtime pharmaceutical executive to run the agency’s drug program

The Independent UK

Trump is making Coca-Cola Mexican again as he announces major ingredient change

Coca-Cola in the U.S. is currently made with high-fructose corn syrup, while the company uses cane sugar in other countries, such as Mexico

The Independent UK

Is it safe to use magic mushrooms while pregnant? One woman’s quest raises questions

Inspired by Indigenous practices, Mikaela de la Myco has collected stories of mothers who say psilocybin helped them during pregnancy. US scientists are skeptical

The Guardian - US

6 FDA Policies That Have Never Been Updated Since the ’70s

The Food and Drug Administration has long stood as one of the most influential regulators in the United States, wielding enormous power over what people eat, drink, and use for medicine. Yet beneath the surface of modern scientific breakthroughs and ever-evolving technology lies a startling reality: some of the policies…

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Inside RFK Jr’s conflicted attempt to rid America of junk food

‘Maha’ promised to tackle ultra-processed foods – but is it hijacking the food movement instead?

Benzinga

Palantir Co-Founder Joe Lonsdale Wants A FDA Overhaul With Special Forces-Style AI Team Because China Is Racing To Outpace US In Biotech

On Monday, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) co-founder Joe Lonsdale urged a tech-driven transformation of the Food and Drug Administration, warning that bureaucratic inertia is putting the U.S. behind China in the biotech race.

The Independent UK

FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff

A top official at the Food and Drug Administration recently overruled government scientists on the availability of two COVID-19 vaccines

The Conversation

A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − a drug safety expert explains

An expert committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines is meeting for the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly replaced the committee’s 17 members with eight hand-picked ones on June 11, 2025.

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The Guardian - US

Who are the eight new vaccine advisers appointed by Robert F Kennedy?

US health secretary announced new members for Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, after firing all 17 experts who held the post

The Independent UK

Meet the vaccines skeptics that are now part of RFK Jr.’s vaccine approval committee

The Health and Human Services leader made shock waves when he dismissed all 17 former members on Monday

Al Jazeera

Robert Kennedy Jr expels all 17 members of CDC vaccine panel

US President Trump-appointed Health Secretary and vaccine sceptic will replace panel with his own selections.

The Independent UK

FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine

The Food and Drug administration has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna but with limits on who can use it

Roll Call

FDA won’t approve COVID shot for healthy, non-elderly population - Roll Call

The Food and Drug Administration will no longer approve COVID-19 vaccines for healthy people under 65 without rigorous trials.

The Conversation

FDA will approve COVID-19 vaccine only for older adults and high-risk groups – a public health expert explains the new rules

On May 20, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced a new stance on who should receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Independent UK

FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions

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