FDA - Food and Drug Administration
Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care
Kennedy proposed rules barring hospitals that provide such care from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs and prohibiting Medicaid from paying for it.
Israeli firm receives FDA approval to begin clinical trial of chronic corneal edema treatment
Children born with deadly immune flaw get powerful new gene therapy option
US FDA memo links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccines, New York Times reports
What other health conditions are weight-loss drugs being used and tested for?
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can be used for a variety of other conditions, such as Alzheimer's, alcohol addiction, and liver disease.
RFK Jr. discussed scaling back the role of FDA chief Makary, WSJ reports
"The White House maintains total confidence in the entire Health and Human Services and FDA team to deliver on President Trump’s pledge to Make America Healthy Again," a spokesperson told Reuters.
Remains of three hostages identified, Trump slams Ilhan Omar - November 3, 2025
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Israel's Pulsenmore gains FDA approval for at-home ultrasound device
Pulsenmore’s FDA-approved home ultrasound device allows pregnant women to perform scans from home, revolutionizing pregnancy care in remote areas.
Maryland kosher pizzeria to furloughed federal workers: You can pay us back later
Ben Yehuda Pizza in Silver Spring is letting federal workers defer payments during the shutdown, inspiring others to donate meals in support.
FDA lifts ban on Juul's e-cigarette, authorizes US sales
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sale of Juul's e-cigarette device and refill cartridges in tobacco and menthol flavors.
FDA approves Yeztugo: Gilead's new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection
Yeztugo has shown over 99% effectiveness in trials, surpassing daily PrEP pill Truvada.
Could changes at the FDA call the kosher status of milk into question? Many are asking.
What happens if the federal government overhauls or abandons its oversight of milk?
A first in 25 years: FDA approves new type of painkiller
The drug offers a non-addictive alternative to opioids, marking 'an important public health milestone in acute pain management'.
FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs due to cancer risk
The decision came after years of scrutiny and debate over the safety of Red No. 3, particularly concerning its potential impact on children and its alleged link to cancer.
October E. coli outbreak at Mcdonald's traced to Taylor Farms onions
FDA inspectors reported that employees who worked with food did not wash their hands or maintain hygiene, stated CBS News.
