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FDA Expands Approval of Esketamine for Depression

Nasal spray now approved as monotherapy for treatment-resistant depression

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esketamine (Spravato) over a dendrite receiving emitted neurotransmitters from a presynaptic neuron.
Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington

Some members of Trump's inner circle are gearing up to battle "Big Food"

Jan 20, 2025
 A photo of a red baseball cap with white letters which read: Make America Healthy Again.
FDA Approves Datroway for Pretreated Advanced Breast Cancer

In trial, datopotamab deruxtecan increased progression-free survival by 2 months

Jan 17, 2025
FDA APPROVED datopotamab deruxtecan (Datroway) over a computer rendering of breast cancer.
Online Sellers of Compounded GLP-1s Often Don't Mention Risks

And 40.5% noted efficacy claims not listed on the labels of their originator products

Jan 17, 2025
A photo of a syringe in a vial of clear liquid.
FDA Authorizes Marketing of Nicotine Pouches, a First for the Agency

While niche for now, use of flavored nicotine sachets among youths raises concerns

Jan 16, 2025
 FDA MARKETING ZYN nicotine pouch products over a photo of a container of Zyn nicotine pouches.
HHS Inspector General Raises Concerns Over FDA's Accelerated Approvals

Three drug approvals in a sample of 24 deviated from others

Jan 16, 2025
A photo of signage outside the Food and Drug Administration headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland.
FDA Finally Proposes a Nicotine Crackdown, Years in the Making

Estimates suggest millions of deaths would be averted within the century

Jan 15, 2025
A photo of cigarettes for sale in a convenience store.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Foods, Ingested Drugs

Consumer advocates praised the decision

Jan 15, 2025
A photo of Pez candy, which contains red dye no. 3, on display at a store in Lafayette, California, March 24, 2023.
FDA Proposes 'Nutrition Info' Label for Front of Food Packages

Label would focus on levels of sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars

Jan 14, 2025
 A photo of proposed front-of-package label.
Opinion
The What, How, and Why of Ultraprocessed Foods

The topic of UPF regulation may be just as irresistible as the foods it targets

Jan 13, 2025
An overhead shot of a large grocery store.
Top FDA Official Exits; SCOTUS Takes Up Obamacare Case; Texas Doc Suspended

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Jan 13, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Future of Lab-Developed Tests Still Taking Shape

Parts of FDA rule on the tests set to take effect in May as opponents await lawsuit outcome

Jan 10, 2025
 A photo of a female technician preparing a tissue sample for examination in a hospital laboratory.
FDA Panel Backs Injection for Leg Pain Caused by Herniated Discs

Evidence supports narrow indication for intervertebral injections of condoliase, advisors say

Jan 10, 2025
FDA ADCOMM condoliase (Hernicore) over a photo of a syringe pointing at a lumbar disk hernia.
Georgia Stem Cell Companies Banned From Marketing Their Treatments

They'll also have to pay more than $5 million in penalties and refunds to duped customers

Jan 10, 2025
A photo of blue rubber gloved hands giving a knee injection.
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