FDA

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is a U.S. government agency responsible for protecting public health by regulating and supervising food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and medical devices.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its ongoing decisions and public debates regarding COVID-19 vaccines, Parkinson's drug approvals, and the nomination of a new commissioner.

Latest on FDA

• FDA says its safety review of abortion pill will continue into next year
• STAT+: Why health AI pilots in Utah may be on a collision course with the FDA
• Opinion: Why the FDA should not approve an ineffective multicancer screening test
• SELUTION SLR™ wins historic US FDA nod for in‑stent restenosis
• STAT+: FDA spells out 2027 AI guidance plans
• STAT+: Invivyd’s pursuit of a Covid vaccine alternative gets a lift, but an FDA hurdle may await
• Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents

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