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The Food and Drug Administration suggests consumers who get prescription drugs mailed to them via CanaRx are at risk of getting mislabeled or counterfeit drugs. But consumer watchdog groups say the FDA has supplied no evidence that's happened.

U.S. Cities Skeptical Of FDA Warnings Against Medicine Imports From Canadian Firm

5:00am March 06, 2019

by Phil Galewitz

Critics question claims by federal officials that CanaRX jeopardizes patient safety. Many U.S. companies, cities, counties and school districts rely on the firm to help employees get cheaper medicine.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced Tuesday that he is resigning the position, effective in one month. He is seen here testifying during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing in April 2017.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Announces He Will Resign

6:32pm March 05, 2019

Gottlieb, who will resign in a month, stood out in the Trump administration for his efforts to regulate the tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. The reasons for his resignation are not yet clear.

Reports of problems with transvaginal mesh implanted to treat pelvic floor disorders and incontinence in women have led the Food and Drug Administration to scrutinize the product more carefully.

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FDA Tightening Regulatory Requirements For Some Medical Devices

10:47am March 04, 2019

by Blake Farmer

High-profile failures of implantable medical devices — such as certain hip joints and pelvic mesh — have prompted the Food and Drug Administration to revise its assessment process.

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AIDS activist group ACT UP organized numerous protests on Wall Street in the 1980s. The group's tactics helped speed the process of finding an effective treatment for AIDS.

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How To Demand A Medical Breakthrough: Lessons From The AIDS Fight

8:39am February 09, 2019

by Nurith Aizenman

When the AIDS crisis started in the 1980s, the official response was tepid. Then activists channeled their anger into into one of the most effective protest movements in recent history.

Rep. John Dingell was seated next to President Barack Obama when he signed the Affordable Care Act into law at the White House on March 23, 2010.

Former Rep. John Dingell Left An Enduring Health Care Legacy

2:04pm February 08, 2019

by Julie Rovner

During the 1980s and early 1990s, Rep. John Dingell was instrumental in expanding the Medicaid program, reshaping Medicare and modernizing the Food and Drug Administration. He died Thursday night.

Shoppers say they want simpler information to help them figure out which foods are healthy. But a one-size-fits-all solution may not work.

What's Healthy At The Grocery Store? Shoppers Are Often Confused, Survey Finds

6:38pm January 24, 2019

by Rebecca Ellis

A survey finds shoppers would like a symbol to help them identify healthy foods at a time when many hear conflicting advice. But creating a symbol that works for all foods is fraught with challenges.

Juul Labs, the maker of e-cigarettes popular with young, has come under fire from health officials. Since the spring of 2018 the company has been lobbying the federal government.

Juul Builds Lobbying Clout In Washington

4:41pm January 23, 2019

by Sean McMinn

The maker of controversial e-cigarettes spent $750,000 on lobbying during the last three months of 2018, a dramatic increase over $210,000 it spent in the second quarter of the year.

Don't Panic: The Government Shutdown Isn't Making Food Unsafe

8:13am January 12, 2019

by Dan Charles

The Food and Drug Administration is inspecting less food these days, thanks to the shutdown. And while that has raised questions about food safety, the food business is largely carrying on as usual.

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Despite the partial shutdown, the Food and Drug Administration will continue work that is critical to public health and safety.

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How The Federal Shutdown Is Affecting Health Programs

6:01pm January 03, 2019

by Shefali Luthra

As the partial closure of the government continues, here's a look at the affected programs that have a bearing on health and health care.

Many Food and Drug Administration activities will continue despite the partial federal shutdown.

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As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees

4:28pm December 24, 2018

by Rhitu Chatterjee

About 40 percent of the Food and Drug Administration employees will go on unpaid leave starting Wednesday. The remaining staffers will respond to emergencies and continue work funded by user fees.