Tag: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

May 16, 2023

Some Pharmacies Are Offering Unauthorized Ozempic Alternatives

Regulators are raising concerns about compounded semaglutide.

April 13, 2023

California and New York Could Ban 5 Food Additives Linked to Health Concerns

Here’s what to know about the five chemicals, which most often show up in baked goods, candy and soda.

April 8, 2023

What’s Going On With the Abortion Pill Rulings by Federal Judges?

One invalidated the F.D.A.’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The other ordered the F.D.A. to do nothing to restrict the pill’s availability.

April 5, 2023

Telehealth Prescription Rules May Change Soon. Here’s What to Know.

Tighter restrictions are probably in store for controlled substances like A.D.H.D. and anxiety medications. Here’s what you can do.

March 9, 2023

FDA Will Require Dense Breast Disclosure at Mammogram Clinics

The U.S. agency wants to ensure that doctors inform women that some breast anomalies require more examination.

February 21, 2023

Big Soda’s Alcohol Drinks Worry Health Experts

PepsiCo and Coca-Cola enter hard soda markets, causing concerns among regulators and researchers.

February 15, 2023

Many Personal Care Products Contain Harmful Chemicals. Here’s What to Do About It.

Take these small steps to lower your exposure.

February 8, 2023

Why the Odds Are Stacked Against a Promising New Covid Drug

A new drug quashes all coronavirus variants. But regulatory hurdles and a lack of funding make it unlikely to reach the U.S. market anytime soon.

January 26, 2023

FDA Seeks More Authority to Oversee CBD Products

The agency wants Congress to intervene, saying it does not have adequate oversight powers to ensure the safety of the myriad cannabidiol products derived from hemp.

January 25, 2023

New Lawsuit Challenges State Bans on Abortion Pills

The case, brought by GenBioPro, a company that makes one of two abortion drugs, argues that it is unconstitutional for a state to bar access to a medication approved by the federal government.