FDA drug center head fired after commissioner's exit, replaced by DavisThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration's drug center sees a leadership change as acting head Tracy Beth Hoeg departs, replaced by deputy Mic...
16 May, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiativeRegeneron will reduce prices for its drugs on Medicaid. A cholesterol drug, Praluent, will be available for USD 225 on Trump's discounted d...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Has Donald Trump administration made Marijuana legal for medical or recreational use in U.S.? Shares of cannabis firms jump big in U.S. Stock MarketCannabis decision by the Federal Government Iargely legitimizes medical marijuana programs in the 40 states that have adopted them.
23 Apr, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Trump nominates former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz as new CDC directorPresident Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director, following several leadership changes. Schwartz, who previously served...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Lilly's weight-loss pill wins US approval, sets up next battle with rival Novo NordiskThe US FDA has approved Eli Lilly's new weight-loss pill, Foundayo. This marks a significant step in the ongoing competition with rival Nov...
02 Apr, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Take a pill! Novo Nordisk's Wegovy gets US' nod as daily pill for obesity treatmentNovo Nordisk's popular weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available as a pill in the US. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the o...
23 Dec, 2025, 08.36 AM IST
Texas sues Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue over Tylenol’s possible link to autismTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue over Tylenol, saying it may raise autism risk in children. The comp...
28 Oct, 2025, 11.08 PM IST
Trump orders FDA warning on Tylenol during pregnancy amid autism concerns despite scientific evidencePresident Donald Trump announces FDA will warn physicians about acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism risk, contradicting decades o...
23 Sep, 2025, 06.14 AM IST
New Trump vaccine policy might limit access to your future COVID shots: 10 pointsThe US Food and Drug Administration changes Covid-19 vaccine approval process. Access to seasonal boosters is restricted for healthy indivi...
21 May, 2025, 05.55 PM IST
Do you consume Joy Luck dried lily flowers? FDA issues urgent recall and emergency advisoryThe FDA has recalled Joy Luck brand dried lily flowers due to undeclared sulfites, which could pose serious health risks to individuals wit...
06 Mar, 2025, 07.28 PM IST
Trump picks Key Square Group CEO Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, Chavez-DeRemer as Labor SecretaryDays after claiming a resounding victory in US elections 2024, Donald Trump has announced he will nominate investor Scott Bessent for Treas...
27 Feb, 2025, 07.14 PM IST
Trump, ahead of FDA, says Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been approvedThe FDA had not yet authorized emergency use of the vaccine, a Bloomberg reporter said on Twitter, citing the agency. FDA and Moderna did n...
18 Dec, 2020, 07.12 PM IST
America says coronavirus vaccine to start arriving in states from MondayTrucks will roll out Sunday morning as shipping companies UPS and FedEx begin delivering Pfizer's vaccine to nearly 150 locations, said Arm...
12 Dec, 2020, 10.44 PM IST
COVID-19: Moderna submits vaccine data to obtain emergency use authorisation"Moderna's data for the emergency use authorisation request for mRNA-1273 has been submitted to the US FDA," Moderna tweeted on Monday.
01 Dec, 2020, 09.55 AM IST
FDA chief apologises for overstating plasma effect on virusThe announcement on the eve of Trump's Republican National Convention raised suspicions that it was politically motivated to offset critics...
25 Aug, 2020, 08.23 PM IST
Donald Trump announces emergency authorisation of plasma treatment for Covid patientsPresident Donald Trump on Sunday announced emergency authorisation to treat COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma a move he called 'a ...
24 Aug, 2020, 10.00 AM IST
Donald Trump imposes international travel restrictions after first coronavirus death in USUS President Donald Trump on Saturday announced restrictions on travel from Iran and advised fellow citizens not to travel to certain areas...
01 Mar, 2020, 07.21 AM IST