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WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, federal health officials are taking aim at telehealth companies promoting unofficial versions of prescription drugs — including popular weight loss medications — as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pharmaceutical advertising. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday posted more than 100 letters to various drug and online prescribing companies, including Hims …

Hot flashes and sleepless nights are just some of the symptoms of perimenopause that have been disrupting Isabel Kallman’s life. At 53 years old, Kallman’s hormones naturally started to decline, and the only medication available for her is menopause hormone therapy. For women experiencing the lead-up to menopause, hormone therapy treatment can involve using estrogen to help alleviate symptoms — …

By ALEXA LARDIERI, US DEPUTY HEALTH EDITOR Published: 16:10, 12 September 2025 | Updated: 02:33, 13 September 2025 Pasta products sold nationwide are being recalled because they may contain deadly allergens that were not listed on the packaging.  Gooder Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling five lots of Vegan Is Believin’ Plant Based White Cheddar with Spirals because they may contain …

US FDA clears Apple Watch hypertension feature  Reuters Apple Watch Ultra 3  Apple Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: The Smartwatch Showdown of the Year  PCMag Your Apple Watch Can Now Detect Hypertension  Time Magazine The New Apple Watches Are Here. You Should Probably Upgrade  WIRED Source link

US FDA chief says Hims & Hers Super Bowl ad violated drug promotion rules  Reuters FDA Chief Says Hims’ Weight-Loss Drug Ad Breached Agency’s Rules  Bloomberg Law News Cautious Outlook on Hims & Hers Health Amidst Regulatory Changes and Increased Volatility  TipRanks Hims & Hers Super Bowl commercial faces FDA scrutiny amid crackdown on misleading ads  Seeking Alpha BofA says Hims & Hers should …

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday cleared a new hypertension detection tool for the Apple Watch. The health feature was one of the highlights at Apple’s September iPhone event and will alert Apple Watch owners of potential signs of high blood pressure, a dangerous condition that can lead to heart attack or stroke and goes undiagnosed in millions of people. In addition …

Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs  Fierce PharmaView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

People seeking this year’s COVID booster shot may find it more difficult than the past. Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images If you want a COVID shot, it can be frustrating to try to get one right now. That’s because the Food and Drug Administration has narrowed its approval for this year’s …

Facebook Tweet Email Link FDA leaders under President Donald Trump are moving to abandon a decades-old policy of asking outside experts to review drug applications, a move critics say would shield the agency’s decisions from public scrutiny. The agency “would like to get away” from assembling panels of experts to examine and vote on individual drugs, because “I don’t think …

FDA leaders under President Donald Trump are moving to abandon a decades-old policy of asking outside experts to review drug applications, a move critics say would shield the agency’s decisions from public scrutiny. The agency “would like to get away” from assembling panels of experts to examine and vote on individual drugs, because “I don’t think they’re needed,” said George …