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#fda

fromBoston.com

Trump officials set new, more stringent requirements for COVID vaccines

Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer receive routine approval under new FDA policy.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

FDA moves to ban fluoride supplements for kids, removing a key tool for dentists

FDA plans to remove prescription fluoride supplements amid inconclusive evidence, contradicting established medical recommendations for cavity prevention.

NYC parents

Can Your Child Get the Covid-19 Vaccine? Can You? - Washingtonian

Confusion surrounds Covid vaccine recommendations, particularly for children, with evolving guidelines leading to public uncertainty.

Public health

FDA restricts COVID-19 vaccines to older adults and high-risk groups. Here's what to know

FDA now recommends COVID-19 vaccines only for adults 65 and older or those with specific health risks, not for all age groups.

fromwww.nytimes.com

What Makes a Food Ultraprocessed? The FDA Is About to Weigh In.

The federal government plans to define ultraprocessed foods to inform regulations and dietary guidelines.

fromNatural Health News

Pfizer, Moderna Must Add Stronger Warnings About Possible Heart Damage From COVID Vaccines, FDA Says

The FDA requires Pfizer and Moderna to revise COVID-19 vaccine labels to include detailed warnings about myocarditis and long-lasting heart risks.

fromBoston.com

Trump officials set new, more stringent requirements for COVID vaccines

Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer receive routine approval under new FDA policy.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

FDA moves to ban fluoride supplements for kids, removing a key tool for dentists

FDA plans to remove prescription fluoride supplements amid inconclusive evidence, contradicting established medical recommendations for cavity prevention.

NYC parents

Can Your Child Get the Covid-19 Vaccine? Can You? - Washingtonian

Confusion surrounds Covid vaccine recommendations, particularly for children, with evolving guidelines leading to public uncertainty.

Public health

FDA restricts COVID-19 vaccines to older adults and high-risk groups. Here's what to know

FDA now recommends COVID-19 vaccines only for adults 65 and older or those with specific health risks, not for all age groups.

fromwww.nytimes.com

What Makes a Food Ultraprocessed? The FDA Is About to Weigh In.

The federal government plans to define ultraprocessed foods to inform regulations and dietary guidelines.

fromNatural Health News

Pfizer, Moderna Must Add Stronger Warnings About Possible Heart Damage From COVID Vaccines, FDA Says

The FDA requires Pfizer and Moderna to revise COVID-19 vaccine labels to include detailed warnings about myocarditis and long-lasting heart risks.

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1 week ago

Hims & Hers stock plummets after Novo Nordisk ends partnership over "knock-off" Wegovy

"Hims & Hers engaged in deceptive promotion and selling of illegitimate, knockoff versions of Wegovy that put patient safety at risk."

NYC startup

#food-safety

fromwww.mercurynews.com

California company recalling several ready-to-eat food products after listeria outbreak

A listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods has sickened at least 10 people, leading to hospitalizations in California and Nevada.

Brooklyn

FDA will step up impromptu inspections at foreign food, medical production plants

FDA expands unannounced inspections at foreign facilities for equal regulatory oversight.

Aimed at matching scrutiny levels for foreign and domestic manufacturers.

NYC food

FDA and CDC widen investigation of salmonella-tainted cucumber products

Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers sourced from Bedner Growers in Florida has sickened dozens and prompted recalls.

fromMail Online

Second recall for bread containing GLASS fragments

Bread recalled in five states due to potential glass contamination, posing health risks if consumed.

Cucumber recall 2025: Salmonella outbreak spreads to 15 states, sickens dozens as CDC issues new warning

A multistate Salmonella outbreak has been linked to whole cucumbers from Florida, prompting a recall and health warnings.

US news

A pickled pepper maker knows exactly how hard it is to switch to natural food dyes

fromwww.mercurynews.com

California company recalling several ready-to-eat food products after listeria outbreak

A listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods has sickened at least 10 people, leading to hospitalizations in California and Nevada.

Brooklyn

FDA will step up impromptu inspections at foreign food, medical production plants

FDA expands unannounced inspections at foreign facilities for equal regulatory oversight.

Aimed at matching scrutiny levels for foreign and domestic manufacturers.

NYC food

FDA and CDC widen investigation of salmonella-tainted cucumber products

Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers sourced from Bedner Growers in Florida has sickened dozens and prompted recalls.

fromMail Online

Second recall for bread containing GLASS fragments

Bread recalled in five states due to potential glass contamination, posing health risks if consumed.

Cucumber recall 2025: Salmonella outbreak spreads to 15 states, sickens dozens as CDC issues new warning

A multistate Salmonella outbreak has been linked to whole cucumbers from Florida, prompting a recall and health warnings.

US news

A pickled pepper maker knows exactly how hard it is to switch to natural food dyes

more#food-safety

#artificial-intelligence

fromNature

Medicine's rapid adoption of AI has researchers concerned

Regulation of medical AI is lagging behind its rapid adoption, raising significant safety concerns.

FDA unveils 'Elsa' generative AI tool for staff

The FDA launched an AI tool named Elsa to enhance scientific research and expedite clinical review processes.

Artificial intelligence

The FDA Is Already Outsourcing Drug and Food Analysis to Error-Plagued AI Chatbot

Artificial intelligence

FDA to deploy AI assistant for research reviews by end of June

fromNature

Medicine's rapid adoption of AI has researchers concerned

Regulation of medical AI is lagging behind its rapid adoption, raising significant safety concerns.

FDA unveils 'Elsa' generative AI tool for staff

The FDA launched an AI tool named Elsa to enhance scientific research and expedite clinical review processes.

The FDA Is Already Outsourcing Drug and Food Analysis to Error-Plagued AI Chatbot

FDA is integrating AI to enhance the efficiency of drug reviews and applications.

more#artificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

FDA to deploy AI assistant for research reviews by end of June

#ai

fromWIRED

OpenAI and the FDA Are Holding Talks About Using AI In Drug Evaluation

FDA is exploring AI technologies to expedite drug approval processes.

AI-assisted reviews could potentially modernize the drug approval timeline.

fromMedium

Artificial intelligence

FDA Unveils Agency-Wide AI Tool Elsa to Accelerate Scientific Review and Operational Efficiency

fromTechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI and the FDA are reportedly discussing AI for drug evaluations | TechCrunch

fromArs Technica

Artificial intelligence

FDA rushed out agency-wide AI tool-it's not going well

fromWIRED

OpenAI and the FDA Are Holding Talks About Using AI In Drug Evaluation

FDA is exploring AI technologies to expedite drug approval processes.

AI-assisted reviews could potentially modernize the drug approval timeline.

fromMedium

FDA Unveils Agency-Wide AI Tool Elsa to Accelerate Scientific Review and Operational Efficiency

The FDA launched Elsa, an AI tool designed to enhance internal workflows securely and efficiently.

fromTechCrunch

OpenAI and the FDA are reportedly discussing AI for drug evaluations | TechCrunch

OpenAI is collaborating with the FDA to explore AI tools for expediting drug evaluations.

fromArs Technica

Artificial intelligence

FDA rushed out agency-wide AI tool-it's not going well

Lab-grown salmon gets FDA approval

FDA approves lab-grown fish, marking a milestone in cultivated seafood.

fromTasting Table

SF food

Your Favorite Snacks May Soon Carry An Alarming Warning Label In Texas. Here's What You Need To Know - Tasting Table

fromThe Verge

Lab-grown salmon gets FDA approval

FDA approves lab-grown fish, marking a milestone in cultivated seafood.

fromTasting Table

SF food

Your Favorite Snacks May Soon Carry An Alarming Warning Label In Texas. Here's What You Need To Know - Tasting Table

Attorneys general ask FDA to lift restrictions on abortion drug mifepristone

The FDA should eliminate outdated restrictions on mifepristone, as it is safe and effective according to petitioners, including several state attorneys general.

fromThe Washington Post

Four Democrat-led states ask FDA to remove abortion pill restrictions

Democratic attorneys general are urging the FDA to ease restrictions on mifepristone to improve access to abortion medication.

fromThe Nation

The Misinformation Campaign Trying to Bring Down Abortion Pills

Medication abortion is safe and effective, but it faces political attacks driven by misinformation and poor scientific claims.

Attorneys general ask FDA to lift restrictions on abortion drug mifepristone

The FDA should eliminate outdated restrictions on mifepristone, as it is safe and effective according to petitioners, including several state attorneys general.

fromThe Washington Post

Four Democrat-led states ask FDA to remove abortion pill restrictions

Democratic attorneys general are urging the FDA to ease restrictions on mifepristone to improve access to abortion medication.

fromThe Nation

The Misinformation Campaign Trying to Bring Down Abortion Pills

Medication abortion is safe and effective, but it faces political attacks driven by misinformation and poor scientific claims.

Kennedy has ordered a review of baby formula. Here's what you should know

The U.S. is reevaluating infant formula safety and nutrition for the first time since 1998.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

RFK Ordered The FDA To Review Baby Formula In The US

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Kennedy has ordered a review of baby formula. Here's what you should know

The U.S. is reevaluating infant formula safety and nutrition for the first time since 1998.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

RFK Ordered The FDA To Review Baby Formula In The US

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#generative-ai

This new AI tool at the Food and Drug Administration promises to speed up scientific reviews

The FDA has launched Elsa, a generative AI tool, to enhance operational efficiency and scientific reviews.

The FDA Will Use AI to Accelerate Approving Drugs

The FDA will integrate AI across all its centers to enhance drug review efficiency, though claims of effectiveness require scrutiny.

This new AI tool at the Food and Drug Administration promises to speed up scientific reviews

The FDA has launched Elsa, a generative AI tool, to enhance operational efficiency and scientific reviews.

The FDA Will Use AI to Accelerate Approving Drugs

The FDA will integrate AI across all its centers to enhance drug review efficiency, though claims of effectiveness require scrutiny.

Vine-ripe tomatoes recalled due to salmonella risk: 'Do not consume'

Ray & Mascari Inc. is recalling '4-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes' due to possible salmonella contamination.

Target recalling over 40 cucumber products as Salmonella outbreak spreads to 18 states: Update

Target faces significant fallout from a salmonella-linked cucumber recall affecting several products across various states.

Vine-ripe tomatoes recalled due to salmonella risk: 'Do not consume'

Ray & Mascari Inc. is recalling '4-Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes' due to possible salmonella contamination.

Target recalling over 40 cucumber products as Salmonella outbreak spreads to 18 states: Update

Target faces significant fallout from a salmonella-linked cucumber recall affecting several products across various states.

NYC startup

Novo Nordisk cuts forecasts as Ozempic and Wegovy sales hit by US copycat versions

fromAbove the Law

Intellectual property law

Patenting Privation (Part III): Empowering Revenge - Above the Law

fromBusiness Matters

NYC startup

Novo Nordisk cuts forecasts as Ozempic and Wegovy sales hit by US copycat versions

fromAbove the Law

Intellectual property law

Patenting Privation (Part III): Empowering Revenge - Above the Law

Elon Musk's brain implant startup Neuralink surges in value to $9B: report

Neuralink raised $600 million, boosting its valuation to $9 billion and advancing its brain implant technology.

Toronto startup

fromTESLARATI

Neuralink earns FDA "breakthrough" status for speech restoration

Neuralink's Link device, a breakthrough in brain-computer interface technology, allows ALS patients to regain communication using their thoughts.

Silicon Valley

Elon Musk's brain implant startup Neuralink surges in value to $9B: report

Neuralink raised $600 million, boosting its valuation to $9 billion and advancing its brain implant technology.

Toronto startup

fromTESLARATI

Neuralink earns FDA "breakthrough" status for speech restoration

Neuralink's Link device, a breakthrough in brain-computer interface technology, allows ALS patients to regain communication using their thoughts.

US news

RFK Jr. says COVID vaccines no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women

fromInsideHook

Coronavirus

FDA's Approval of Novavax's COVID Vaccine Has a Lot of Caveats

fromwww.theguardian.com

Coronavirus

Moderna withdraws application for US approval of combined flu-Covid shot

Moderna withdrew its flu-Covid combination vaccine application after FDA talks, planning to resubmit with new data later this year.

Cancer

FDA names oncologist Vinay Prasad as top vaccine official

Vinay Prasad appointed as director of FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.

fromBoston.com

RFK Jr. says COVID vaccines no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women

COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, according to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Coronavirus

fromInsideHook

FDA's Approval of Novavax's COVID Vaccine Has a Lot of Caveats

Novavax is the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine approved in the U.S., but has restrictions on its use.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Coronavirus

Moderna withdraws application for US approval of combined flu-Covid shot

Cancer

FDA names oncologist Vinay Prasad as top vaccine official

Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA will OK for high-risk groups, calls for new clinical trials

FDA is raising standards for COVID-19 booster approvals, focusing on high-risk groups.

Future vaccine updates for low-risk individuals will require robust clinical trials.

fromABC7 San Francisco

FDA clears 1st blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA approves first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and early diagnosis.

OMG science

fromNature

Daily briefing: Meet the baby who received the world's first personalized CRISPR therapy

A baby boy is thriving after receiving a personalized CRISPR gene-editing therapy for a severe genetic disease.

#in-n-out-burger

fromwww.ocregister.com

In-N-Out Burger's leader shares how the chain improves its ingredients

In-N-Out Burger is eliminating artificial additives, aligning with a commitment to high-quality ingredients and customer health.

fromDaily News

Portland food

In-N-Out Burger announces ketchup upgrade and removes artificial dye from lemonade

fromwww.ocregister.com

In-N-Out Burger's leader shares how the chain improves its ingredients

In-N-Out Burger is eliminating artificial additives, aligning with a commitment to high-quality ingredients and customer health.

fromDaily News

Portland food

In-N-Out Burger announces ketchup upgrade and removes artificial dye from lemonade

Federal employee unions fight for survival as Trump tries to eviscerate them

The Trump administration's mass layoffs at the FDA were implemented abruptly, undermining union protections and collective bargaining rights.

fromScary Mommy

Is It Still Safe To Drink Milk After FDA Ends Testing? Experts Weigh In

Public can safely consume pasteurized milk despite FDA testing suspension.

fromwww.bloomberg.com

Nearly a quarter of people on long-acting opioids develop addiction

Over 22% of patients on extended-release opioids developed addiction within a year, much higher than previously claimed by manufacturers.

Baked beans inspired by 'Yellowstone' TV series recalled for undeclared allergen

Vietti Food Group is recalling 4,515 cases of Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans due to undeclared soy, posing serious allergy risks to consumers.

SF food

HHS revokes some layoff notices, including to 9/11 program

The HHS revoked layoff notices, restoring some staff at the CDC and FDA, amidst political pressure.

fromwww.twincities.com

Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine program

Dr. Vinay Prasad's appointment as head of the FDA's vaccine program raises questions about regulatory scrutiny of vaccines and therapies.

Public health

fromCbsnews

HHS revokes some layoff notices, including to 9/11 program

The HHS revoked layoff notices, restoring some staff at the CDC and FDA, amidst political pressure.

fromwww.twincities.com

Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine program

Dr. Vinay Prasad's appointment as head of the FDA's vaccine program raises questions about regulatory scrutiny of vaccines and therapies.

more#health-policy

fromTruthout

FDA Reverses Course, Rehires Staff Handling Public Records After Mass Layoffs

The layoffs decimated the workforce that processes FOIA requests across FDA centers overseeing vaccines, drugs, tobacco, medical devices, and food, leading to significant operational disruptions.

SF food

fromMedCity News

Novo Nordisk Notches a Court Win Against Wegovy and Ozempic Compounders - MedCity News

The federal court ruling by Judge Mark Pittman upholds the FDA's assessment that the shortage of semaglutide is resolved, impacting compounding pharmacies.

SF food

#martinellis

Apple

Apple juice recall: More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli's impacted by fears of potential mold-based toxin

fromCbsnews

Wine

Martinelli's recalls 170,000 apple juice bottles over risk of toxic substance from fungi

Apple

Apple juice recall: More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli's impacted by fears of potential mold-based toxin

fromCbsnews