Extra COVID-19 shot OK’d for those with weakened immune sytems
August 13, 2021
The FDA hopes the supplemental shot can help curb the variant that is bringing on more and more new cases of the virus.
As blood clots emerge, Feds wants pause of Johnson & Johnson virus vaccine
April 13, 2021
With some recipients developing dangerous blood clots, medical experts want a “pause” in use of the vaccine
New food warnings on sugar and calories
February 27, 2014
Those “Nutrition Facts” labels that are plastered on nearly every food package found in grocery stores are getting a new look. Calories would be in
New rules for safe baby formulas
February 7, 2014
After nearly two decades of study, the Food and Drug Administration announced rules Thursday designed to make sure that infant formula is safe and nutritious.
Ban on trans-fat: Is America a ‘nanny state?’
November 9, 2013
They are among our most personal daily decisions: what to eat or drink. Maybe what to inhale. Now that the government’s banning trans fat, does
Judge rules Texas abortion limits unconstitutional
October 28, 2013
A federal judge has determined that new Texas abortion restrictions violate the U.S. Constitution, a ruling that keeps open — at least for now —
Bill to track prescription drugs moving through House
May 9, 2013
A House of Representatives panel advanced a bill on Wednesday on how the federal government should track prescription drugs as they move through the distribution
Women’s groups cry ‘foul’ over Obama appeal of morning after pill ruling
May 2, 2013
The Obama administration’s decision to appeal a court order lifting age limits on purchasers of the morning-after pill set off a storm of criticism from
Obama faces choices in morning-after pill debate
April 6, 2013
President Barack Obama supports requiring girls younger than 17 to see a doctor before buying the morning-after pill. But fighting that battle in court comes
FDA claims moves will make food safer
January 5, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration says its new guidelines would make the food Americans eat safer and help prevent the kinds of foodborne disease outbreaks