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January 25, 2023 | Zachary Stieber
Elevated Rate of Facial Paralysis Identified After Pfizer COVID-19 Booster in Elderly: FDA
An elevated rate of Bell’s palsy was identified among elderly people after vaccination with a Pfizer booster shot, U.S. regulators said in a new study. The “small but statistically significant elevation” in Bell’s palsy was detected after vaccination with Pfizer’s old booster, which is no longer available in the United States, researchers with the U.S. […]
January 25, 2023 | Caden Pearson
FDA Proposes Measures to Limit Lead Exposure in Baby Food
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday recommended specific levels of lead that are considered safe in different types of food intended for babies and young children in an effort to mitigate any potential risks to children under two. The draft guidance sets out “action levels” for the relevant industry, which the FDA said […]
January 23, 2023 | Steve Lance
Capitol Report (Jan. 23): FBI Now Involved in Documents Search; Dems Nominate Members to Committees McCarthy Vows to Reject
More documents were found in an FBI search of President Joe Biden’s home, as Biden’s chief of staff is stepping down. A gunman in California shot and killed 11 people over the weekend. What are lawmakers saying about preventing another shooting? Democrats set the stage for a committee assignment showdown—forcing Speaker Kevin McCarthy to follow through […]
January 23, 2023 | Tom Ozimek
FDA Proposes Annual COVID-19 Injections for Most People
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday released briefing documents for a key advisory meeting to be held on Thursday that show the agency wants to simplify the current COVID-19 vaccination strategy to be more like an annual flu shot. The FDA’s proposal, as outlined in the documents, is to simplify COVID-19 vaccine composition and […]
January 5, 2023 | Steve Lance
Capitol Report (Jan. 5): Biden to Make First Trip to Southern Border; McCarthy Bid for Speaker Enters Day 3, New Nominations Emerging
President Joe Biden is finally set to visit the border. He gave his answer on what took so long and announced a new immigration program Thursday. Thursday marks Day 3 of multiple rounds of votes, and no speaker is running the House of Representatives yet. Another name is in the race, as well as a surprising stray vote […]
January 4, 2023 | Caden Pearson
Abortion Pills Will Be More Broadly Available Under New FDA Rules
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule change on Tuesday that expands the availability of abortion pills at both physical and online pharmacies. The new rules mean that any pharmacy can become certified via a short form to provide the abortion pill, not just a handful. In December 2021, the FDA lifted restrictions […]
December 31, 2022 | Wire Service
Sesame Will Join the Major Food Allergens List on Jan. 1, FDA Says
Starting Jan. 1, sesame will join the list of major food allergens defined by law, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The change comes as a result of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act, or FASTER Act, which was signed into law in April 2021. The FDA has been reviewing […]
December 27, 2022 | Caden Pearson
Fentanyl Overdose Antidote Gets Fast Tracked Review by FDA, Company Says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will give priority status to an over-the-counter opium overdose antidote nasal spray submitted for review, the pharmaceutical company said Monday. The over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray is needed to combat the synthetic opioid fentanyl, which is linked to tens of thousands of annual overdose deaths in the United States. […]