First non-antipsychotic medication for Alzheimer’s agitation gets FDA approval
FDA Approves First Non-Antipsychotic Treatment for Alzheimer’s Agitation The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a groundbreaking non-antipsychotic medication to treat agitation in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Known as Overity, the drug was initially sanctioned by the FDA in 2022 for treating adults suffering from major depressive disorder. Its recent approval expands its use […]
Marty Makary steps down as FDA Commissioner, with Kyle Diamantas appointed as Acting Commissioner.
FDA Commissioner Marty McCulley Resigns, Diamantas Takes Over The White House has announced that Marty McCulley, the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has resigned effective immediately, just a day prior to his scheduled appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee. “President Trump, please accept my resignation as of today. During my term, I […]
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary steps down as a new acting leader is appointed
FDA Commissioner Marty McCulley is set to resign on Tuesday, according to a White House official. The resignation reportedly stems from “FDA proceedings” rather than a single incident, and it’s said that there’s “no bad blood” between McCulley and President Donald Trump. Additionally, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is believed to […]
The FDA appears to prioritize celebrities over the needs of sick Americans.
Recently, while some veterans were celebrating Joe Rogan and President Trump, communities affected by Huntington’s disease faced another setback. UniQure, a company that seemed to offer hope with a potential treatment, may abandon the U.S. market due to regulatory issues. I’m neither a renowned podcaster nor a president. I’m a daughter diagnosed with Huntington’s, a […]
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 […]