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Top addiction researcher Nora Volkow on NIH cuts, optimism, and the limits of RFK Jr.’s 12-step experience
In a Q&A, NIH addiction chief Nora Volkow speaks about RFK Jr.'s policy shake-ups, 12-step recovery limits, and why overdose ...
FDA top lawyer resigns days after starting job
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s chief counsel resigned two days after her appointment, according to a Thursday announcement from the agency.  “Hilary K. Perkins has resigned from her ...
RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ’n Shake with Fox News host Sean Hannity, ...
Live updates: Democrats push for new bill to avoid a government shutdown; Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. alcohol
Live updates and the latest news as the Senate turns to a government funding bill to avoid a shutdown and Trump's pick to ...
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Doron’s biologic osteoarthritis treatment gets FDA boost
Doron Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Chapel Hill, has received a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels
The Food and Drug Administration said several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled, including ...
Trump administration withdraws CDC director nomination just before Senate hearing
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease ...
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Coffee Creamer Recall: More Than 75,000 Bottles Pulled From Shelves Across the US
This week, the FDA set the second highest risk level for a recall of two flavors of International Delight coffee creamer.
White House withdraws vaccine critic Weldon for CDC director
The White House withdrew President Donald Trump's nomination of former Republican congressman and vaccine critic Dave Weldon ...
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FDA: More Acne Products Recalled Over Cancer-Causing Chemical—See the Full List Here
The FDA announced the recall of more acne products due to contamination of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. See the full ...
Senate panel OKs Makary’s nomination as FDA commissioner
The Senate Committee on Health, Labor and Pensions voted Thursday to approve Marty Makary as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. He will likely be confirmed in the full Senate.