The 96-year-old scientist who came up with an idea for an “unpregnancy pill” decades ago has led an eventful life, from his teenage days in the French Resistance to his friendships with famous artists.
Tag: Food and Drug Administration
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R.J. Reynolds Pivots to New Cigarette Pitches as Flavor Ban Takes Effect
Now that California’s tobacco prohibitions are in place, some Camel and Newport items are billed as newly “fresh” or “crisp” non-menthol versions.
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Should You Take Paxlovid If You Have a Mild Covid Infection?
Very few people take the antiviral medicine, but there are good reasons for certain Covid patients to consider it.
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FDA Approves, Leqembi, New Treatment for Early Alzheimer’s
The drug, Leqembi, may modestly slow cognitive decline in early stages of the disease but carries some safety risks. Still, data suggests it is more promising than the small number of other available treatments.
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Abortion Pills Can Now Be Offered at Retail Pharmacies, F.D.A. Says
Mifepristone, the first of two drugs in medication abortions, previously had to be dispensed only by clinics, doctors or a few mail-order pharmacies. Now, if local drugstores or chains like CVS agree to certain rules, they can provide it.