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Abortion Pills Can Now Be Picked Up At Retail Pharmacies. Here’s What To Know.
You still need a prescription, but you don’t have to see a healthcare provider in person to get one.
FDA Wants Doctors To Better Inform Patients Of Possible LASIK Complications, Including “Psychological Harm”
The FDA wants doctors to use a decision checklist and better inform patients of potential risks and complications, as well as what to expect before, during, and after LASIK.
Chick-Fil-A And Other Restaurants Added Sesame To Their Food And People With Sesame Allergies Are Pissed
People are concerned that restaurants and food manufacturers may be adding sesame to products in response to a law that was passed to make it easier for those with allergies to identify the ingredient.
Amoxicillin Is In Short Supply. Here’s What To Know About The Liquid Antibiotic That’s Commonly Used To Treat Kids.
The shortage of this liquid antibiotic, which is often the first-choice treatment for children’s ear infections and other problems, is expected to last several months.
The FDA Has Approved A New Drug To Fight ALS And It Was Partly Funded By The Ice Bucket Challenge
The Ice Bucket Challenge raised $115 million. Part of that money helped fund the study for a new drug that was just approved by the FDA.
Breast Implants Can Cause Complications And, In Rare Cases, Cancer. Here’s What To Know.
Breast implants don’t last a lifetime, and often have to be replaced or removed due to complications or, in very rare cases, cancer. We spoke to experts to better understand their risks.
The FDA's Warning About NyQuil Chicken Resulted In Around 7,000 Searches For It On TikTok
One day before the FDA posted on Nyquil chicken, TikTok only recorded five searches for it.
Why Is The Government Suddenly Concerned About NyQuil Chicken?
Until the FDA posted about it, NyQuil chicken was not a social media trend — just a revolting shitpost from the halls of viral infamy.
The FDA Is Banning Juul
Juul will no longer be permitted to be sold in the US, and the products on the market must be removed, the FDA said.
A Monkeypox Vaccine Was Approved By The FDA In 2019. Here’s What To Know About It As The Virus Spreads.
A handful of cases of the rare but serious monkeypox virus have occurred in the US and other countries where it normally doesn’t spread, but there is a vaccine that can prevent serious disease. Here’s what to know about the Jynneos shot.
These Underwear Were Just OK’d By The FDA For STI Prevention During Oral Sex
Lorals underwear can be worn during cunnilingus and rimming, and the FDA just OK’d them as an effective way to help prevent STIs.
These Are The First FDA-Authorized Condoms For Anal Sex And You Can Buy Them In 54 Different Sizes
For the first time, the FDA has reviewed a clinical trial and allowed a company to market its condoms as an effective way to prevent STIs during anal sex.
The FDA Will Let Florida Use Nearly 1 Million COVID Tests That Had Expired In December
The governor's office first claimed it didn't know about the expired stockpile, then a day later admitted what happened.
The FDA Just Lifted A Major Restriction On Abortion Pills. Here’s What You Need To Know
The FDA has permanently lifted a restriction on the mailing of abortion pills. Here’s what that means for the changing rules on abortion access.
A CDC Panel Is Recommending mRNA Vaccines Over The J&J Shot Due To Rare Side Effects
Rare blood clotting side effects linked to nine deaths triggered the recommendation, which stops short of calling for ceasing use of the one-shot vaccine.
The Government Asked Us Not To Release Records From The CDC’s First Failed COVID Test. Here They Are.
Federal investigation records obtained by BuzzFeed News show how one of the most pivotal mistakes of the pandemic fell on an overburdened CDC lab with only three full-time employees.
The FDA Authorized Pfizer Booster Shots For Older People And Those At High Risk
The emergency authorization will allow a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to be given to people over 65, healthcare workers, and others at high risk of severe COVID-19.
After Tense Fights, An FDA Panel Said Pfizer Boosters Should Go To Older Adults And Others At High Risk
The advisory panel of outside health experts recommended that a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine be authorized for people over 65 and those at high risk, rejecting the benefit for the general population.
Top Scientists At The FDA And WHO Are Arguing Against COVID-19 Booster Shots
In a review published on Monday, the experts said the evidence does not show that boosters are needed for the general population.
Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Just Got Full FDA Approval
The approval will likely spur vaccination mandates at schools, hospitals, and businesses across the country.
Severely Immunocompromised People Can Now Get A Booster Vaccine Shot To Protect Them From COVID-19
Other fully vaccinated people do not require a third dose at this time, the agency said.
Listen: Dry-Scooping, Surgery Fails, And The Medical TikToks We Can’t Stop Thinking About
“Why we love TikTok is the community of it all. There’s dangerous trends like dry-scooping, but then there’s also this whole supportive community, and everybody said that was basically why they kept posting more — but also why it helped the healing process.”
A Highly Controversial Alzheimer’s Treatment Won FDA Approval. Scientists Say We Don’t Know If It Actually Works.
In one sense, aducanumab is a historic drug — but many scientists say its approval is a triumph of business interests over public health.
The FDA Authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids Ages 12 To 15
The emergency authorization of the vaccine opens eligibility to nearly 17 million school-age kids.
The FDA And CDC Are Restarting Johnson & Johnson’s COVID Vaccine
The vaccine, which had been paused for a week and a half, will restart after a federal advisory panel concluded that its benefits in lives saved outweigh its risks from rare but dangerous blood clots.
The US Has Recommended Pausing The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine To Study Rare Blood Clotting Issues
Of the more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine administered so far in the US, federal authorities are investigating six cases of rare and severe blood clotting.
The FDA Has Authorized A One-Shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson's vaccine has been shown to be effective at reducing severe cases of COVID-19 with just one shot.
A COVID-19 Testing Startup That Has Served 10 States And Congress Is Under Fire From The FDA
An ongoing debate between Curative and the Food and Drug Administration underscores a philosophical split in testing.
The FDA Warned Curative’s Popular COVID Test Could Be Faulty. Here’s What We Know So Far.
The FDA’s vague warning about false negatives from Curative’s test has confused testing experts and health departments, many of which are still offering the test to anyone who wants one.
A Slow Start To COVID-19 Vaccines Has The FDA Facing Calls To Change Shot Schedules
By cutting doses in half or delaying second shots, some scientists say we could maximize the number of people who get vaccinated. Others argue that could be dangerous.
The FDA Has Authorized A Second COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna’s vaccine has been shown to work very well, preventing COVID-19 with no serious effects.
Listen: If You Hate Diets, Then Intuitive Eating Might Be For You
“You don’t have to love your body, but how about loving yourself? How about having unconditional positive regard for your humanity and not objectifying yourself. What would that be like?”
6 Things To Know About The Second COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine was just authorized by the FDA. It's highly effective and safe — and has some clear advantages over Pfizer’s.
Listen: The Dad Of My Daughter’s Best Friend Keeps Inviting Me Into His Open Marriage—What Do I Do?
“This is creepy, predatory, harassing behavior. So what do you do about it? Whatever the f— you want.”
5 Things To Know About The First COVID Vaccine Authorized By The FDA
The FDA just authorized Pfizer’s vaccine. Here's what you need to know about it.
Moderna Has Submitted Its Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Approval From The FDA
If approved, the vaccine could become the second shot to become available in the US by December.
Pfizer Is Submitting The First US Coronavirus Vaccine To The FDA For Emergency Approval
If authorized, healthcare workers and vulnerable groups might start getting the two-shot vaccine before the end of the year.
The FDA Has Authorized The COVID-19 Antibody Drug That Chris Christie Took
Eli Lilly’s experimental coronavirus therapy, bamlanivimab, received an emergency use authorization for mild to moderate COVID-19.
Remdesivir Just Became The First Drug Approved By The FDA To Treat COVID-19
"It is absolutely not a blockbuster drug or a miracle drug," one expert said. "We give it because we don’t have anything better."
Trump’s Health Department Keeps Fighting With Actual Scientists
“They wanted reports changed to downplay the risk to children to be more in line with what the Trump administration is trying to say about the level of risk, the level of spread, and what the trajectory for this virus is."
An FDA Deadline For Vape Shops Is Today. No One Knows What Comes Next.
“I worry it will be Armageddon for the vaping industry.”
An NIH Panel Said There’s No Good Data To Show That Plasma Treats COVID, Contradicting Trump
Trump and the FDA chief rolled out the emergency authorization for plasma with great fanfare, to the alarm of many scientists. Now advisers to another arm of the administration, the NIH, have called the evidence for it “insufficient.”
Ritu Arya Would Love To Play Drums With Blink-182
“But if I replaced [Travis Barker], the band would become really rubbish, he’s like so, so, so good.”
The FDA Authorized The Use Of Convalescent Plasma To Treat COVID-19
Scientists say plasma collected from the blood of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 may be beneficial, but rigorous trials have not yet proven that it’s an effective treatment.
The FDA Just Pulled Chloroquine And Hydroxychloroquine As Coronavirus Treatments
The federal agency noted that the two drugs are "unlikely to be effective in treating COVID-19" and could cause serious side effects.
Internal FDA Documents Show How Little Evidence The Agency Had Before Allowing Malaria Drugs To Be Used To Treat COVID-19
A May whistleblower complaint alleged that the FDA’s emergency authorization of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine came about as a result of political pressure from the White House.
This Man Shared A Video Showing How Much Wax Was On His Apple, So I Tried His Hack And Here's What Happened
Can we leave the wax for candles, please?!
Trump Said He's Taking Hydroxychloroquine To Try To Prevent COVID-19 In Spite Of An FDA Warning
“I happen to be taking it," said the president to a stunned audience on Monday.
The FDA Is Tightening Its Regulations On Coronavirus Antibody Tests
The agency had previously relaxed its rules for verifying manufacturers’ accuracy data, leading more than 165 unauthorized tests to flood the US market.
The FDA Has Approved Emergency Use Of Remdesivir To Treat COVID-19
The drug's approval comes days after a preliminary study showed a four-day decrease in hospital stays following treatment.
The FDA Is Warning That Drugs Promoted By Trump To Treat COVID-19 Pose Serious Heart Risks
"FDA is concerned that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are being used inappropriately to treat non-hospitalized patients for coronavirus," the agency wrote in a health warning.
Everyone Wants To Know If They Already Had The Coronavirus. Some People May Be Preying On That.
“I think we should expect to see companies continue to pop up selling unproven, and in some cases probably just bad, testing,” a former FDA lawyer said.
Coronavirus Antibody Tests Could Help Us Get Back To Normal — Or They Could Be The Next Testing Crisis
Hospitals and clinics are rushing to use antibody tests in an effort to determine who is immune to the coronavirus. But almost none of them have been verified by the FDA.
The FDA Reversed Itself And Has Now Approved KN95 Masks For Emergency Use
The move, which allows the Chinese equivalent of N95 masks to be imported and used by health care workers, is designed to alleviate desperate shortages of personal protective equipment.
The FDA Is Easing Its Ban On Blood Donations From Gay And Bisexual Men Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
“The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges to the US blood supply,” the FDA said Thursday.
Members Of Congress Are Furious At The Lack Of Information On Coronavirus Testing
"Can I tell my constituents that if a doctor recommends, that they can get [a coronavirus test]? We still don't know that, and that's the important question."
Only People With Perfect Hygiene Can Get A Perfect Score On This Handwashing Quiz
Do you actually know how to wash your hands?
A Televangelist Peddling Silver As A Fake Cure For Coronavirus Has Been Warned By Officials To Stop
As fears of the virus mount, so too do claims of snake oil treatments.
New York Is Making Its Own Coronavirus Test After The CDC’s Test Has Repeatedly Failed
Hong Kong is testing over a thousand people a day for coronavirus, while the US has only tested a total of 445 — partially because the CDC’s test didn’t work.
The Chinese Scientist Who Made The First Genetically Engineered Babies Is Going To Prison
The report from China confirms the birth of a third genetically engineered baby in the human experiment that scientists have called both botched and dangerous.
Trump Is Giving In To The Vaping Industry On A Flavor Ban, Lawmakers Say
A bipartisan letter to the White House is slamming President Trump for backing off a proposed ban on flavored e-cigarettes thought to be driving the teen vaping epidemic.
CDC Investigators Have Linked Vitamin E To Deadly Vaping Injuries
“For the first time, we have a definite contaminant of concern,” the CDC said.
A Fight Over Vaping “Bots” Is Blazing While E-Cigarette Bans Loom
“Dehumanizing opposition by calling people ‘bots’ is just a way to attack vaping,” said one vaping advocate.
Juul Will Stop Selling Most Flavored E-Cigs — But Its Competitors Won’t
“Juul should speak for itself,” said one of the e-cigarette maker’s competitors. A lack of trust in the vaping industry “is a direct result of its deceptive marketing activities.”
Dozens Of YouTube Videos Are Showing People How To Make Potentially Dangerous Vape Oil
After being contacted by BuzzFeed News, the platform took down some of the videos. Vaping-related injuries continue to climb by the day.
The US Government Is Now Warning People Not To Use Any Vaping Products With THC
"We urge consumers to take heed of our warning and stop using THC vaping products," the FDA warned Friday.
President Trump Said He Plans To Ban Vape Flavors
“It’s not a wonderful thing.”
Experts Have A Few Different Theories For What’s Behind The Outbreak Of Vaping Illnesses
A hidden epidemic, Vitamin E, tariffs on Chinese vaping pens? “It’s not like we can say Product X is causing this,” said one expert.
The Vaping Lung Illness Outbreak Has Now Spread To 25 States
No single vaping product explains the severe lung illness outbreak, health officials said, although THC and cannabinoid use has been reported in many cases.
We Asked Derms To Address Popular Sunscreen Myths And, TBH, This Information Should Be Common Knowledge
Consider this your cheat sheet to all things related to sun protection!
Farmers Are Losing Everything After “Forever Chemicals” Turned Up In Their Food
“No farmer in his or her right mind would go looking for it, because it would ruin them,” said one farm manager.
The Government Approved A Second Controversial Sex Drug For Women
The drug is supposed to increase women's libido, and is injected with a pen about 45 minutes ahead of time.
FDA’s First Tests For "Forever Chemicals" In Food Found Them In Meat And Chocolate Cake
Researchers said the results are preliminary, but indicate it’s important to track the chemicals in food.
The New Acting Chief Of The FDA Is A Cancer Scientist
Norman "Ned" Sharpless has publicly supported the agency's policies to curb the use of e-cigarettes.
The Company Accused Of Blinding Dozens Will Be Allowed To Stay Open, Judge Rules
Guardian Pharmacy Services in Dallas can continue to operate under certain conditions. Lawyers representing the blinded patients say the punishment is too light.
FDA Chief Scott Gottlieb Has Resigned
The FDA commissioner, who took stands against teen vaping and online opioid sales, said he wants to spend more time with his family.
These Tainted Supplements Led To Prolonged Erections And Even Surgery In Some Men
The FDA is warning people to avoid Rhino male enhancement supplements, which may contain harmful ingredients and lead to serious health issues.
The FDA Wants To Let Stores Sell Flavored Vape Products, But Only In Age-Restricted Areas
Mint, menthol, and unflavored tobacco would be exempt from the new rules, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
We Asked Experts Whether Eating Cookie Dough Was Safe Or Not
We asked the FDA, a germ expert, and a pastry chef.
Juul Offered To Pay Schools As Much As $20,000 To Blame Vaping On Peer Pressure
The country’s biggest vape company tried to fix a problem it created by shopping around a vaping prevention program that encouraged “mindfulness” and meditation as an alternative to e-cigarettes.
ER Patients Were Injected With Ketamine As Part Of A Clinical Study Without Their Consent
Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis conducted studies using psychoactive drugs on “agitated” patients without their consent.
The FDA Approved A Fast-Acting, Single-Dose Flu Drug Just In Time For Flu Season
The antiviral drug, called Xofluza, can relieve flu symptoms, but it's not meant for everyone. Here's what you need to know.
The FDA Is About To Approve A New Addictive Opioid And These Scientists Are Alarmed
An FDA panel has voted in favor of an opioid tablet 500 to 1,000 times more potent than morphine. The panel’s head says the drug will kill people.
The FDA Doesn’t Know What To Do About Scientists Who Are Sexual Harassers
Anti–Big Tobacco crusader Stanton Glantz settled a sexual harassment lawsuit from a former researcher. Then his center won a $20 million research grant.
What’s In LaCroix Water And Is It As Scary As One Lawsuit Claims It To Be?
A lawsuit alleges LaCroix contains ethyl butanoate, limonene, linalool, and linalool propionate. Should you be worried?
The FDA Made A Surprise Visit To Juul Labs, Seizing “Over A Thousand Pages Of Documents”
The federal agency obtained documents related to the marketing of Juul during an inspection at the e-cigarette manufacturer’s headquarters last week.
These Drugs Fight Fleas And Ticks On Dogs And Cats, But Can Also Have Neurological Side Effects, The FDA Says
The class of drugs is known as the isoxazolines, and it includes popular medications such as Bravecto, Credelio, NexGard, and Simparica.
The FDA's Plan To Get Teens To Stop Vaping Includes These Gross School Posters
Teen use of e-cigarettes is an epidemic, according to the FDA.
Flavored E-Cigarettes May Be Banned As The FDA Cracks Down On A Teen "Epidemic" Of E-Cigarette Use
The FDA sent warnings to 1,300 retailers and demanded that five manufacturers of e-cigarettes, including Juul Labs, prove they can curb youth use.
The FDA Says This Brain-Stimulating Device May Help People With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Transcranial magnetic stimulation devices have been shown to work for depression, and a clinical trial suggests they might also help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
A Generic Version Of The EpiPen Has Been Approved By The FDA
Name-brand EpiPens have seen skyrocketing prices in recent years, and there have been shortages of the auto-injectors as well.
A Thyroid Medication Is Being Recalled, According To The FDA
Because thyroid pills are used to treat serious conditions, the federal agency recommends that you continue to take the medication until you can get a replacement.
The FDA Just Approved A Menstrual Cycle–Tracking App As A Form Of Contraception
The Natural Cycles app uses information about your body temperature and periods to predict when you need to abstain from sex or use protection to avoid pregnancy.
The FDA Just Approved A Contraceptive Vaginal Ring That You Can Use For An Entire Year
Unlike other contraceptive rings, which need to be replaced every month, Annovera is inserted and removed by the user every month for a year.
Vaginal Rejuvenation Devices Are Not Safe And Could Cause Burns And Scars, The FDA Says
Manufacturers are marketing treatments to women as a way to reshape the vagina, relieve vaginal dryness, and treat incontinence.
Bayer Just Announced It Will Stop All US Sales Of Its Controversial Essure Birth Control Device
The pharmaceutical company has long heard complaints of serious health problems from tens of thousands of women who had the device implanted.
Dogs Might Be At Risk For A Serious Heart Problem If They Eat Certain Grain-Free Dog Foods
The foods in question contain peas, lentils, and other legumes, or potatoes, as their main ingredients.
Here's A Bizarre Medical Scam That Even The FDA Can't Figure Out
A rash of official-looking warning letters may be linked to an "international extortion scam," the FDA said.
Tech Companies Claim That Online Opioid Sales Happen On The Dark Web
A new report surveyed the 12 largest marketplaces on the Dark Web and found thousands of offerings for opioid painkillers and psychedelic drugs.
Thousands Say Kratom Cured Their Addiction. The Government Says It’s Just Another Opioid.
Is kratom the answer to the opioid crisis — or the start of a new one?
