Trump refutes claims about intending to dismiss FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Trump Addresses Possible FDA Commissioner Firing In a recent meeting with reporters, President Donald Trump played down the speculation surrounding the potential firing of Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty McCulley. “I’ve been reading about it, but I don’t know anything about it,” Trump stated when asked about McCulley’s situation. He added, “No big deal” […]
FDA greenlights fruit-flavored vapes in surprising decision after reported influence from Trump administration
FDA Approves Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sanctioned the sale of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, marking a notable first for such products. These e-cigarettes are pods produced by Glas Inc., a manufacturer based in Los Angeles, which employ technology to verify age and restrict access. The flavors will include mango, blueberry, […]
Court Stops FDA from Permitting Mail-Order Abortion Pills
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Mail Order for Abortion Drug A federal appeals court has halted a plan from the Biden administration that would permit the abortion medication mifepristone to be sent through the mail. On Friday, a panel of three judges from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit strongly criticized the […]
My son is dying — families like mine can’t bear the delays and complications from the FDA.
Estrogen Patch Shortage Explained by FDA Commissioner The FDA is currently facing a significant increase in demand for estrogen patches, as explained by Dr. Marty McCurry, the FDA Commissioner. He highlighted that the removal of black box warnings would likely lead to an uptick in this demand, influencing women’s health and the management of menopause. […]
Republican Strategist Urges FDA to Take Action Against Illegal Chinese Vapes
Republican Strategists Urge Stronger Action Against Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes Following Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, a Republican campaign strategist emphasized the need for the FDA to enhance the Trump administration’s efforts to address the issue of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes. During the budget discussion, Rep. […]
Trump issues executive order for FDA to assess psychedelics, references veterans.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Expedite Psychedelic Drug Research On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at speeding up the review process for certain psychedelic drugs that have already received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA. “The executive order I’m signing today is, well, it’s a significant step,” Trump mentioned. “These treatments […]
My son is struggling for his life, and the FDA appears indifferent.
For four decades, I’ve battled Duchenne muscular dystrophy. My brothers, Angelo and Antonio, lost their lives to this illness at ages 20 and 22. Antonio’s passing in 2015 was particularly hard, as my son, Ryu, was just an infant then and had already been diagnosed with the same heartbreaking condition. When I think back to […]
Judge permits mail access to mifepristone and requires a 6-month review by the FDA.
Nationwide Distribution of Mifepristone Allowed for Now A federal judge has permitted the ongoing nationwide mail distribution of the abortion medication mifepristone. However, he cautioned that significant legal changes may be on the horizon as the FDA reviews the drug’s safety. The challenge targets the FDA’s January 2023 Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), which […]
The FDA Should Construct an Attractive Barrier
Concerns Over Chinese Drug Imports Highlighted at Policy Event At a recent policy event hosted by Breitbart News, RX Border Defense Commissioner Raul López emphasized the urgency of creating stricter barriers to prevent low-quality medicines from China from entering the U.S. According to him, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “needs to build a beautiful […]
FDA warning appears to be harming ill children
Challenges in Pediatric Drug Approvals Biomedical research has led to incredible advancements and saved numerous lives. However, many promising drugs are currently stuck in federal reviews, and it’s the children with rare diseases who are suffering the consequences. As a biological scientist, I’ve dedicated my career to understanding healthy cell functions and translating that knowledge […]