Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the fate of the abortion pill mifepristone in a case that could have significant implications for reproductive healthcare access.
This case could potentially restrict access to medication abortion in the U.S., affecting states where abortion is legal and potentially reversing previous progress in abortion rights. [ more ]
Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is
Valisure, a tiny laboratory in Connecticut, has detected harmful chemicals in widely used medications, leading to product recalls and increased awareness of product safety issues. [ more ]
Most Cancer Drugs Granted Accelerated FDA Approval May Not Work
Most cancer drugs granted accelerated approval do not demonstrate benefits within five years.
FDA's accelerated approval program allows early access to promising drugs for fatal diseases, but with the tradeoff of potential unproven effectiveness. [ more ]