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Health & Wellness September 21, 2026

The Drugs and Devices Have Been on the Market for Years. But FDA-Ordered Studies Still Aren’t Done.

This article by David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 18, 2026 When the FDA was deciding whether to approve the drug Tavneos several years…

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Health & Wellness August 21, 2026

White House to press forward with FDA nominee despite US Senate chairman’s concerns

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and…

Health & Wellness July 15, 2026

FDA drug approval affects healthcare around the world, but political shortcuts could hurt the agency’s international reputation

by C. Michael White, University of Connecticut, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the beginning of July 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved…

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Health & Wellness May 18, 2026

Flavored vapes led to a major shake‑up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

by Claire L. Ma, University of Michigan; Holly Jarman, University of Michigan, and Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The resignation of…

Health & Wellness February 13, 2026

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application – for reasons with no basis in the law

by Ana Santos Rutschman, Villanova University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Food and Drug Administration has refused to review an application from the biotech…

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Health & Wellness November 10, 2025

FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugs

by C. Michael White, University of Connecticut, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A generic blood pressure drug called prazosin, made by Teva Pharmaceuticals, is being…

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