Why Strongsville became the latest area school district to drug test students, and how it all works
Strongsville High School approved a policy in August for drug testing students participating in extra curricular activities.
Healthy Returns: The FDA approved fewer new drugs in 2024 — but some big ones hit the market
The FDA wrapped up 2024 with 50 new drug approvals, clearing a wave of long-awaited treatments. Meanwhile, Transcarent will ...
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FDA’s Fresh Take on Use of “Healthy” in Food Labeling
These amendments represent the first significant changes to “healthy” labeling requirements in 30 years. In its new scheme, ...
FDA expands drug access with self screening rule
Rule could make more medications available over the counter through a process called Additional Condition of Non-prescription Use (ACNU).
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Watchdog report finds FDA lags in food inspection duties
The U.S. food supply is generally considered safe, but tens of millions of people get sick from foodborne illnesses each year ...
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Leaving FDA, Califf is unapologetic — and warns of staff departures
In an interview, outgoing FDA commissioner Robert Califf was wary of the Trump administration but unapologetic about ...
Pizza Recall Update As FDA Sets Risk Level Over Plastic Contamination
The recalled "Connie's Thin Crust Cheese Pizza" was issued a Class II risk level by the FDA, the second-most severe risk level.
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FDA’s new guidance on AI in drug development centers the risk introduced by the technology
After nearly a decade of machine learning innovations, the FDA has issued its first draft guidance on the use of AI in drug ...
Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels in the blood would have to gather extra data to show that their ...
Here We Go Again: The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (Jan 1–Mar 31) lets you switch plans or adjust coverage. Review your options to ...
San Francisco Gets a New Mayor and an Emergency Plan for the Fentanyl Scourge
Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, became the city’s 46th mayor on Wednesday and laid out a path to restoring ...
The FDA Set Guidelines for 'Acceptable' Levels of Lead in Baby Food for the First Time — but Some Experts Say It's Not Enough
On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that, for the first time, it is setting guidelines for an acceptable level of lead in processed baby food, including canned fruit and ...