The FDA gave emergency authorization to a reformulated COVID booster shot that targets both the original virus and the BA.4 and BA.5 variants. RELATED: New […]
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Americans will soon be able to purchase hearing aids over-the-counter | USA TODAY
Millions of Americans will have access to purchase hearing aids over-the-counter under a new FDA rule. RELATED: FDA to ban Juul products, report says A […]
Continue readingUpdate on Biden administration’s plans after abortion ruling | Sec. Xavier Becerra
June 28: U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra on the government's plans after the Roe v. Wade ruling, including access to abortion drugs. Subscribe to CTV […]
Continue readingCNN anchor presses FDA chief on baby formula shortage. See his response
CNN's Kaitlan Collins speaks with Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf about the ongoing shortage of baby formula in the US and when […]
Continue readingFDA puts strict limits on this Covid-19 vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it is limiting the emergency use authorization of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine to people 18 […]
Continue readingBiden administration plans to make antiviral Paxlovid more accessible | USA TODAY
The Biden administration plans to double the availability of Paxlovid, a COVID-19 antiviral medication, in the coming weeks. RELATED: Planes, trains, busses lift mask mandates […]
Continue readingDrug overdose rates in Arizona are peaking due to fentanyl and opioids | USA TODAY
Fentanyl is fueling the next wave of the opioid crisis. Here's how one clinic in Arizona is trying to reduce the harm. RELATED: How opioids, […]
Continue readingDr. Fauci says delay of Covid-19 vaccine for kids under 5 is not setback
Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and gives his reaction to the FDA’s announcement that it had postponed a scheduled meeting to go […]
Continue readingDoctor explains why the FDA delayed emergency authorization of Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5
Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, tells CNN's Erin Burnett that parents are experiencing "a lot of disappointment" […]
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