Michelle Pfeiffer criticizes ‘very concerning’ food technology approved by the FDA that was once supported by Bill Gates
Michelle Pfeiffer Raises Concerns Over APEEL Michelle Pfeiffer is expressing her worries about APEEL, a food spray brand. On Thursday, she took to her Instagram story to voice her concerns after the FDA approved its use on USDA-certified organic produce. “APEEL, which consists of edible plant-based coatings meant to extend the shelf life of fresh […]
FDA Chief: “Our priority is food”
As part of the “Make America Healthy” initiative, Dr. Marty Makary, the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced a significant goal: eliminating artificial food dyes by the end of 2026. During a recent interview with News Nation, McCurry, who was appointed by President Trump as the 27th FDA chief, reflected on […]
Court decision unfavorable for FDA, EPA
Happy Friday! Tonight marks the summer solstice. Did anyone manage to capture those intense thunderstorms in D.C. yesterday? They were something else. Here’s what we’re covering today: Supreme Court decisions impacting FDA and EPA Trump’s pursuit of a 2020 election review Senator’s perspective on the “Big and Beautiful” bill ChatGPT’s effects on critical thinking Supreme […]
Gilead’s new biannual HIV prevention shot receives FDA clearance
The FDA Approves AI Tools for Breast Cancer Risk Assessment The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to two new shots, happening only once a year, aimed at preventing HIV, as announced by Gilead Sciences on Wednesday. The injectable medication, known as Lenacapavir and marketed under the name Yeztugo, significantly […]
Former Trump FDA Head Allegedly Bypasses Longtime Officials
FDA Leadership Changes and Booster Shot Data Requests The Wall Street Journal recently reported that FDA Commissioner Marty McCurry and his new vaccine chief have ousted long-standing officials in a recent move to require additional data to back the Covid-19 booster shot. McCurry and Vinay Prasad, the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and […]
FDA Aims to Significantly Enhance Drug Approval Efficiency with AI
FDA Accelerates Drug and Device Approval Process with AI The FDA has unveiled a new approach aimed at speeding up the approval process for drugs and medical devices by utilizing artificial intelligence. According to a recent report, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty McCurry and Dr. Vinai Prasad, who is in charge of vaccines and gene therapy, […]
First AI tool to assess breast cancer risk receives FDA approval
The FDA allows AI tools to predict breast cancer risk The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to the first artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to predict the risk of breast cancer. This marks a significant step in utilizing technology for health assessments. In a related conversation, Dr. Mark Siegel, […]
How many unapproved ingredients ended up in our food and what the FDA can do about it
Around 1,000 ingredients found in grocery store foods have never undergone safety checks by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This has raised significant safety concerns among experts. So, how did the FDA allow this to happen? The answer seems to stem from a somewhat flexible understanding of lesser-known regulatory bodies. Companies can often decide […]
FDA Commissioner Dedicated to Reviewing Abortion Pill
FDA Commissioner Reviews Mifepristone Safety On Monday, FDA Commissioner Marty McCurry announced a commitment to review the safety of Mifepristone, the first medication in a two-drug abortion regimen. This decision came in response to a letter from Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), who raised concerns following a new study indicating potential complications associated with the drug. […]
FDA head promises to look into mifepristone
The Director of the Food and Drug Administration, Marty McCurry, expressed his intention to review the abortion medication Mifepristone in correspondence with Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). “As with all medications, the FDA is continuously monitoring safety data from Mifepristone for medical termination in early pregnancy,” McCurry noted. He emphasized his commitment to engaging with professional […]