RFK Jr. Wants to Close a Controversial FDA Loophole in Food Additive Regulation
The FDA’s GRAS rule lets companies decide if food additives are safe—without agency oversight. RFK Jr. now aims to close this ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks $3.4B loan to help shortfall in California's Medi-Cal program
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking a $3.4 billion loan from the general fund to help a shortfall in the state Medi-Cal ...
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Trump’s picks to run FDA and NIH win approval from Senate’s health committee
Jay Bhattacharya, nominee for National Institutes of Health director, and FDA pick Marty Makary clear key Senate committee.
Dr. Marty Makary advances out of key committee in bid for FDA confirmation
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Marty Makary, passed a key committee vote on Thursday morning.
Gavin Newsom’s bold plans have a habit of blowing up
A Newsom 2028 presidential run may be in the works based on the California governor's recent moves, but his failures could haunt a future White House bid.
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Can Music Help With Mental Health Issues?
An LA company is seeking approval from the FDA to prescribe music treatments for specific mental health conditions.