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Feb 20, 20262 min read

STAT wins Polk Award for reporting on Trump's impact on FDA and health

STAT wins Polk Award for reporting on Trump administration's impact on FDA, science, and public health.

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Feb 20, 20263 min read

FDA sets new limits on livestock antibiotics, critics cite health risks

FDA sets guidelines for antibiotic use limits in livestock to curb resistance, but critics say it overlooks human health impacts.

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Feb 20, 20262 min read

FDA aims to make more prescription drugs available over the counter

FDA aims to make more prescription drugs available over the counter and plans to drop its requirement for two rigorous studies for new drug approvals, seeking to lower costs and speed availability.

#fda#drug regulation#over-the-counter

Feb 20, 20262 min read

STAT wins George Polk Award for health department coverage

STAT's health tech newsletter team celebrates a Polk Award for coverage of Trump's impact on health and science, especially FDA changes.

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Feb 20, 20262 min read

FDA names former AI executive Rick Abramson to lead digital health center

FDA names Rick Abramson, ex-AI health exec, to lead its digital health center as it rethinks AI regulation.

#fda#digital health#artificial intelligence

Feb 20, 20262 min read

FDA's new drug chief to prioritize antidepressants in pregnancy, RSV shots

New FDA drug chief Tracy Beth Høeg will prioritize safety reviews of antidepressants in pregnancy and RSV shots for infants.

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Feb 19, 20265 min read

FDA to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after reversing rejection

FDA reversed its refusal to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application after the company proposed a revised regulatory pathway. A decision is expected by Aug 2026.

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