US FDA Commissioner Makary says FDA supports mRNA vaccines but US taxpayers should not bear the cost

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary on Monday ...

FDA supports mRNA vaccines but taxpayers should not bear the cost, commissioner says

Commissioner Marty Makary defended his agency's position and record on mRNA vaccines, days after it changed course and agreed ...
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FDA proposes new system for approving customized drugs and therapies for rare diseases

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a system for approving customized drugs and medical treatments for patients ...

How Freeze-Dried Dog Food Is Gaining Attention Among Pet Owners

Essential Wellness is one of the brand’s flagship offerings and is marketed as a premium freeze dried dog food made from a ...

FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access

The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies for new drug approvals ...

FDA fleshes out new roadmap for testing personalized therapies

At an event on Monday, the agency officially unveiled long-awaited draft guidance meant to help speed the development of bespoke treatments for extremely rare diseases.
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BAFTAs 2026 shocks: I Swear's Robert Aramayo wins best actor while Marty Supreme misses across the board

Last night had a few surprises, with the biggest twist of the evening being Robert Aramayo beating out Timothee Chalamet, ...
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The FDA creates a quicker path for gene therapies

The Food and Drug Administration aims to evaluate treatments for rare diseases based on plausible evidence that they would ...

NIH’s Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director

The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an administration official.

FDA chief Marty Makary says 'everything should be over the counter' unless drug is unsafe or addictive

Makary said the FDA is looking at prescription drugs like nausea medications and vaginal estrogen, and hopes to make changes ...
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A Welcome FDA Walkback on a Flu Vaccine

The agency overrules Vinay Prasad’s refusal to consider Moderna’s shot.
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FDA Commissioner says drugs should be OTC by default

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary says he believes "everything should be over the counter" unless a drug is unsafe, addictive or ...