/tags/fda FDA en-US WLRN Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:00:00 GMT /health/2023-08-15/florida-lawsuit-canada-drug-imports The state alleges the federal agency violated the Freedom of Information Act. The revised lawsuit includes allegations that the FDA did not properly respond to a records request submitted in May. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:00:00 GMT /health/2023-08-15/florida-lawsuit-canada-drug-imports /health/2023-02-16/panel-backs-moving-opioid-antidote-narcan-over-the-counter U.S. health advisers say the overdose-reversal drug naloxone should be made available over the counter. It's the latest government proposal to increase use of the medication against the opioid overdose crisis. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT /health/2023-02-16/panel-backs-moving-opioid-antidote-narcan-over-the-counter Matthew Perrone | Associated Press /health/npr-breaking-news/2023-02-12/is-chocolate-good-for-your-heart-finally-the-fda-has-an-answer-kind-of For years, chocolate-lovers have pointed to studies suggesting compounds in cocoa may be good for heart health. But some of the recent evidence comes from flavanol-rich cocoa, not from candy bars Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:00:42 GMT /health/npr-breaking-news/2023-02-12/is-chocolate-good-for-your-heart-finally-the-fda-has-an-answer-kind-of Allison Aubrey /food-and-agriculture/2023-02-07/hundreds-of-ready-to-eat-foods-are-recalled-over-possible-listeria-contamination The foods are sold under dozens of different brand names, but all recalled products say Fresh Creative Cuisine on the bottom of the label. The recall affects items sold in nine East Coast states. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:00:00 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2023-02-07/hundreds-of-ready-to-eat-foods-are-recalled-over-possible-listeria-contamination Kaitlyn Radde /health/2023-01-27/fda-moves-to-ease-restrictions-on-blood-donations-for-men-who-have-sex-with-men Long criticized as discriminatory, the policy has prevented many gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The Food and Drug Administration revealed a draft of its new approach on Friday. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMT /health/2023-01-27/fda-moves-to-ease-restrictions-on-blood-donations-for-men-who-have-sex-with-men Rob Stein, Will Stone /health/2023-01-23/the-fda-considers-a-major-shift-in-the-nations-covid-vaccine-strategy The new approach would simplify vaccination guidance so that, every fall, people would get a new shot, updated to try to match whatever variant is dominant. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health/2023-01-23/the-fda-considers-a-major-shift-in-the-nations-covid-vaccine-strategy Rob Stein /health/2023-01-09/florida-patients-will-not-benefit-from-fda-change-allowing-retail-pharmacies-to-offer-abortion-pills Florida law requires patients to have an in-person visit with a physician at least 24 hours before an abortion procedure, including for medication abortion. The patient then needs to make another appointment to take the first dose in person. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:43:59 GMT /health/2023-01-09/florida-patients-will-not-benefit-from-fda-change-allowing-retail-pharmacies-to-offer-abortion-pills Cathy Carter /health/2023-01-04/the-fda-finalizes-rule-expanding-the-availability-of-abortion-pills The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule change that broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains and mail-order companies. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:30:00 GMT /health/2023-01-04/the-fda-finalizes-rule-expanding-the-availability-of-abortion-pills The Associated Press /health/2022-11-22/fda-approves-the-first-drug-that-can-delay-the-onset-of-type-1-diabetes According to the FDA, Tzield binds to certain immune system cells and delays progression to stage 3 type 1 diabetes. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:00:00 GMT /health/2022-11-22/fda-approves-the-first-drug-that-can-delay-the-onset-of-type-1-diabetes Health News Florida /health/2022-10-14/the-fda-has-officially-declared-a-shortage-of-adderall The FDA has confirmed the nation is experiencing a shortage of Adderall after many pharmacies around the country have been unable to fill prescriptions and keep up with demand. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMT /health/2022-10-14/the-fda-has-officially-declared-a-shortage-of-adderall Ayana Archie