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New pill shows potential to reduce memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients

New pill shows potential to reduce memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients

New Pill Shows Promise in Alzheimer’s Treatment A recent study suggests that an experimental medication may help slow down memory loss and brain shrinkage in certain Alzheimer’s patients. The drug, named ALZ-801 (valiltramiprosate), appeared to work well for patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s who possess two copies of the APOE4 gene, significantly heightening their risk for […]

Sen. Bill Cassidy Seeks Clarification from FDA on New Abortion Pill Approval

Sen. Bill Cassidy Seeks Clarification from FDA on New Abortion Pill Approval

Senate Republicans Seek Clarity on Mifepristone Safety Review Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) is at the forefront, leading over a dozen Republican senators in reaching out to FDA Commissioner Marty McCulley. They sent a letter on Thursday inquiring about the recent approval of generic abortion drugs and the FDA’s ongoing research regarding the safety and risks […]

FDA faces pressure from the right following approval of abortion pill

FDA faces pressure from the right following approval of abortion pill

Frustration is growing among anti-abortion advocates regarding the FDA’s recent approval of a second version of Mifepristone, a medication used in abortions. After President Trump’s campaign promises to let states decide on abortion policies, these advocates are pressuring him to take more decisive action to restrict Mifepristone’s availability. Despite the pressures, there hasn’t been much […]

White House addresses criticism of abortion pill: ‘Not a support’

White House addresses criticism of abortion pill: 'Not a support'

The White House supported the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday regarding the approval of a second generic version of the abortion medication mifepristone. They stressed that this decision should not be viewed as an endorsement of the drug itself. This quiet resolution, made prior to a potential government shutdown, means that three U.S. […]

Lawmakers Criticize Trump’s FDA for Secretly Approving New Abortion Pill

Lawmakers Criticize Trump’s FDA for Secretly Approving New Abortion Pill

Several GOP lawmakers criticized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after it established a new environment for abortion drugs on Thursday. This wave of backlash followed the FDA’s approval of new abortion pills produced by Evita Solutions, a company that aims “to normalize abortion care” and ensure “that care is accessible to everyone.” “This is […]

New generic abortion pill approved, triggering backlash from conservatives

New generic abortion pill approved, triggering backlash from conservatives

This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new formulation of the abortion pill mifepristone, which has sparked backlash from conservative groups. On Tuesday, the FDA communicated with Evita Solutions, indicating that their application for the new drug had met necessary criteria for approval. “We have determined that your Mifepristone tablets, 200 mg, […]

California doctor under investigation for telehealth abortion pill prescriptions

California doctor under investigation for telehealth abortion pill prescriptions

California Doctor Faces Warrant in Louisiana Abortion Case Authorities in Louisiana have issued an arrest warrant for a doctor from California who is accused of sending abortion pills to a woman she has never communicated with. Court documents reveal that Dr. Remy Coetau allegedly mailed pills to Rosalie Marchezic, a Louisiana resident, in 2023. Marchezic […]