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FDA Testing and Safety of Wegovy and Zepbound

Wegovy and Zepbound have changed how doctors treat obesity. These drugs produce weight loss that rivals surgery: semaglutide delivers an…

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Alison O'Leary

RFK Jr. Tylenol-Autism Report: What the Science Shows

A leaked government report suggesting links between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism sent shockwaves through Wall Street and the…

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Barri Segal

How Clinical Trials Work for Research and Drug Development

Clinical trials power medical progress. They are carefully regulated research studies involving human volunteers that determine whether new ways to…

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GovFacts

How the FDA Approved OxyContin: The 1995 Decision That Started America’s Opioid Crisis

In December 1995, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made a decision that would trigger decades of addiction, overdose, and…

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Emergency Use Authorization: The FDA’s Crisis Playbook

When COVID-19 vaccines rolled out across America in December 2020, most people didn't realize they were receiving products that hadn't…

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Understanding FDA Warning Letters and Safety Alerts

The Food and Drug Administration issues thousands of enforcement actions each year, from formal warning letters to urgent product recalls.…

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How Dietary Supplements Can Be Sold Without FDA Approval

The dietary supplement industry represents one of the biggest paradoxes in American healthcare. It's a massive market that has exploded…

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Reporting Drug and Medical Device Problems to the FDA

When the FDA approves a new drug or medical device, it has passed rigorous safety tests. But those clinical trials…

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