A committee of experts voted in favor of a new shot administered to pregnant women, one in a series of new ways to arm the very young against a life-threatening virus.
Tag: Food and Drug Administration
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Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Pills: What to Know and What Comes Next
A federal appeals court in New Orleans is expected to weigh in on whether a commonly used pill, mifepristone, should remain widely available. Here is what’s at stake.
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Drug Shortages Near an All-Time High, Leading to Rationing
A worrisome scarcity of cancer drugs has heightened concerns about the troubled generic drug industry. Congress and the White House are seeking ways to address widespread supply problems.
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FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Hot Flashes
It is the first nonhormonal treatment for the menopause symptom.
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FDA Ends Ban on Blood Donations From Gay and Bisexual Men
A new screening questionnaire would apply to all potential donors.