Was Sexism Really Responsible for the FDA’s Hesitancy to Sign Off on Flibanserin?
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How Horse Meat Might Get Into the U.S. Food System
The hidden pipeline for America’s mystery meat may start at home.
Are Doctors Careful Enough With Off-Label Prescriptions?
Too often, doctors aren't using sound science when they prescribe a drug for unapproved uses, a new study finds.
Would Washington’s FDA Fix Cure the Patients or the Drug Industry?
A bill that would speed up approval for medications and medical devices shows how a major initiative can get traction even in the midst of Washington gridlock—but critics say all the lobbying is drowning out some warnings about patient safety.
How Medical Device Companies Test Products Out on Patients—After They’re Released
Essure, the latest malfunctioning medical device, shows us exactly what’s wrong with the way medical devices are approved in this country.
A Master of His Craft
Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio has issued his verdict: We need safer, healthier food right now—and everyone deserves a place at the table.
Do the New FDA Nutrition Labels Encourage Gluttony?
New research suggests consumers completely misinterpret on-package nutrition information.
‘Truvada Whores’ and the Class Divide
The reactionary platforms of Larry Kramer and Michael Weinstein are impeding low-income access to crucial drugs.
After Years of Study, the FDA Finally Endorses a Safety Device for Liquid Children’s Medications
Flow restrictors can help prevent children from taking too much acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, which can cause liver damage if taken in high doses.
The FDA Examines Whether MRI Drugs Accumulate in Brain Tissue
The agency says doctors should consider limiting MRIs to reduce exposure from certain image-enhancing drugs that contain the metal gadolinium.