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Trump Admin Runs Into Legal Trouble on Yet Another Front

NEW ROADBLOCK

The Tuesday decision is the latest in a string of court orders blocking or slowing President Donald Trump’s early actions.

Julia Ornedo | Published Feb 11, 2025

New Nasal Spray to Treat Depression Gets FDA Approval

GROUNDBREAKING

It’s the first-ever stand-alone treatment for major depressive disorder.

Isabel van Brugen | Published Jan 22, 2025

FDA Bans Common Food Dye ‘Red No. 3’ Over Cancer Concerns

RED ALERT

The dye gives thousands of foods and beverages their cherry red color.

Liam Archacki | Published Jan 15, 2025

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RFK Jr.’s Lawyer Is Trying to Scrap the Polio Vaccine

SHOT IN THE DARK

Attorney Aaron Siri has been helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. review candidates for top health positions.

Janna Brancolini | Published Dec 13, 2024

FDA Boss Sounds Alarm About Future Under Trump and RFK Jr.

‘DISAPPOINTED’

The FDA is in a unique position with RFK Jr. potentially set to be given full control over the incoming administration’s health policies.

Grace Harrington | Published Nov 12, 2024

Ecstasy for PTSD Treatment Study Left Out Suicidal Urges

PSYCH OUT

The FDA is expected to decide as early as this week whether the recreational drug will be allowed for medical use nationwide.

Josh Fiallo | Published Aug 05, 2024

FDA Approves Second Alzheimer’s Drug after Promising Trial

Treatment Hope

“Kisunla” will be marketed by Eli Lilly, which also produces Mounjaro, a popular weight loss drug.

Hugh Dougherty | Published Jul 02, 2024

Fake Botox Is Sending People to the Hospital

UNLICENSED

Users of suspected counterfeit products are experiencing botulism-like symptoms.

Edith Olmsted | Published Apr 16, 2024

Asthma Drug Drastically Reduces Reactions to Food Allergens

‘AMAZING STEP FORWARD’

The revelation was announced Sunday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Josh Fiallo | Published Feb 25, 2024

First Medicine Using CRISPR Gene-Editing Gets the Go-Ahead

LANDMARK INNOVATION

The tool won its developers the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2020.

Alex Nguyen | Published Dec 08, 2023

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