NOW demands emergency contraception for all
Moderate Republican, Dem lawmakers plan to expand the FDA - TheDC
Politics |
‘It essentially writes a blank check for a regulatory authority’
Cigar Hunter: FDA stogie politics update, and some free cigars - TheDC Opinion
Guns and Gear |
The FDA’s basic goal is to erase the historically bright line between Marlboros and Montecristos, and change cigar smoking in the United States forever.
Cigar Hunter: A 'House Resolution' to stymie the FDA - TheDC Opinion
Business |
TheDC’s executive editor enjoys hand-rolled stogies and doesn’t care if the government approves
Will FDA choke off promising adult stem cell research?
Opinion |
A US District Court’s ruling on adult stem cell therapy raises troubling questions.
Report: Number of medical apps will grow 25 percent each year - TheDC
Tech |
Fears about the FDA hampering innovation remain
Congress passes bill allowing FDA to regulate smartphone apps - TheDC
Politics |
On Wednesday, Congress approved a bill that allows the Food and Drug Administraion to regulate medical applications on smartphones.
Pink slime part two: Americans eat beaver glands and insects without knowing - TheDC
US |
Beaver glands are used as fruit or vanilla flavoring in some gum, candy, gelatin and pudding
FDA reviews safety of innovative heart valve - AP
Tech |
The valve is currently available for patients who aren’t healthy enough to undergo the more invasive open-heart surgery
FDA outlines rules for nanotechnology in food - AP
Business |
The draft guidance suggests the FDA will require food companies to prove the safety of any packaging using nanotechnology.
FDA issues warning about counterfeit cancer drug - TheDCNF
Daily Caller News Foundation |
In February 2011, the FDA issued a warning about vials of a popular cancer drug called Avastin that turned out to be fake, according to a CBS News investigative report. The only FDA-approved Avastin that is allowed to be sold in the U.S. is manufactured domestically by Genetech. Five million vials of Avastin were sold [...]
FDA: J&J delayed reporting insulin pump problems - AP
Business |
For selling faulty insulin pumps and delaying disclosures of serious injuries to diabetics who used them
FDA expands use of Prevnar 13 vaccine for people ages 50 and older - The Sacramento Bee
Business |
Today’s approval provides an additional vaccine for preventing pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive disease
FDA finds serious problems in cancer drug factory - AP
Business |
As the drug shortages have mounted, President Obama on Oct. 31 ordered the FDA to take several steps to resolve and prevent shortages
Obama defends HHS 'betrayal' of women over 'Plan B' birth control pill - TheDC
US |
Pro-abortion groups upset over last-minute decision to continue requiring prescriptions for girls under 17
Cigar lovers prepare for all-out FDA regulatory assault - TheDC
Politics |
Obama administration agenda promises cigarette-style regulations for stogies, prompting nationwide backlash
FDA revokes approval of Avastin for breast cancer - AP
Business |
So even though FDA formally revoked its approval of the drug to treat breast cancer, doctors still could prescribe it — but insurers may not pay for it
FDA approves first diabetes-cholesterol combo pill - AP
Business |
About 20 million people in the U.S. have type 2 diabetes
Cigar shops, aficionados seek exemption from pending FDA regs - TheDC
US |
‘Nothing could rip the soul of the cigar industry apart like FDA actions.’
FDA calls for more congressional oversight on global drug economy - TheDC
Politics |
‘There’s only so much the FDA can do under the current law’
