US Food and Drug Administration

Legal whiplash over abortion pill undermines care, say providers in US

The drug mifepristone is key to a common protocol for abortion as well as miscarriage management.

US appeals court temporarily halts mail delivery of abortion pill

The court order requires women seeking abortions anywhere in the US to obtain mifepristone in person from health clinics.

Thailand plans to update medical cannabis framework after US eases restrictions

The US had earlier announced steps to reclassify certain marijuana products as less dangerous under federal law.

Trump expected to loosen restrictions on psychedelic drugs

The drugs include LSD, ecstasy and psilocybin.

US FDA warns of liver injury cases tied to Amgen’s rare disease drug

The agency said it has identified 76 cases of drug-induced liver injury with evidence suggesting a causal link to Amgen's Tavneos.

Embattled top US vaccine official Vinay Prasad to step down

Dr Vinay Prasad has drawn criticism from scientists and former health officials over decisions related to health policy.

US infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart supplier’s whole milk powder, FDA says

The FDA sent warnings to retailers like Target in December for continuing to sell the products after they were recalled.

US Health Secretary Kennedy flips food pyramid to emphasise red meat and whole milk

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., released new guidelines that urge Americans to prioritise protein and avoid the sugary, processed foods.

In China, AI finds deadly tumours that doctors may miss

A hospital in China is testing a new artificial-intelligence-powered tool to detect pancreatic cancer in non-contrast CTs.

FDA approves first home-use headset to treat depression in US

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