Food and Drug Administration
FDA Says Gay Men Can Give Blood — But Only If They Don't Have Sex for a Year
The US Food and Drug Administration has overturned its 30-year ban on blood donations by gay men, saying they can now donate 12 months after their last sexual contact with another man.
The Flavor of Your Vape Might Not Be as Safe as You Think — But Tobacco Is Still Worse
After a Harvard study found that most flavored e-cigarette liquids contain chemicals meant for food that could potentially lead to lung disease when inhaled, another researcher countered that this chemical hazard is not new.
Hospitals Are Under ‘Constant Attempts at Attack’ from Hackers, FDA Says
The agency is talking up threats to hospitals and medical devices, but not following up with enforcement.
Food Allergen Recalls Are Becoming A Huge Problem
A VICE News/MedPage Today analysis of six years of FDA data has found that undeclared food allergen recalls have already reached an all-time high so far this year, and have nearly doubled since 2009.
Drug Company Taking on Hedge Fund Dick's Pharma Startup Might Be Bending FDA Rules
A San Diego compounding pharmacy says it plans to come to patients’ rescue by offering a cheaper version of Daraprim and other drugs whose prices have skyrocketed in recent year — but will the FDA allow it?
Why Aren't There Better Cybersecurity Regulations for Medical Devices?
From pacemakers to drug pumps, critical medical devices have been shown to be incredibly vulnerable.
Dietary Supplements Are Doing Much More Measurable Harm Than Good
It turns out that supplements—especially those marketed for weight loss and energy enhancement—lead to around 23,000 emergency room visits a year.
23andMe Raises $115 Million as It Ramps Up Genetic Testing Internationally
The startup that hit a roadblock with the FDA two years ago is now the leading personal genetics company.
Fast-Track FDA Approval for Big Drug Companies Might Be a Bad Thing
New research suggests that expedited FDA programs are potentially allowing new pharmaceuticals to win approval before they have been fully vetted for safety and effectiveness.
Indian Drug Plants Are Freaking Out the FDA
India is the second-largest provider of "drug products" to the US, but its pharmaceutical plants lead the way in American import alerts recommending that their products be “detained without physical inspection.”
People Aren’t Buying 3D Printers Anymore, So Companies Are Refocusing on Health
The consumer market for 3D printers is slowing down, so companies are looking at B2B opportunities in health care.
The FDA Won't Let Bullshit Vegan Mayonnaise Sully Mayonnaise's Good Name
If it doesn't have eggs then don't call it mayo.