DOJ Declares FDA Unable to Regulate Execution Drugs

Ruling could put an end to the legal fight between Texas and the FDA

"...14, the DOJ posted a 26-page memo declaring the FDA unable to regulate drugs used to carry out executions..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

GAO Report: FDA Strayed With Morning-After Pill Approval Process

GAO report says rejection of contraceptive may have been made before scientific review

"...prevent an unwanted pregnancy. According to the GAO report, FDA officials strayed from their rote process in four ways..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New FDA Guidelines Seen as a Victory for Abortion Rights

Updated FDA guidelines allow lower dosage, longer time to take pills

"...The FDA updated the rules for abortion-inducing drug mifepristone (which is..."

March 30, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

FDA Thwarts TDCJ Death Drug Shipment

How will Texas carry out its state-sanctioned killings?

"...two government bodies have been battling ever since the FDA intercepted the drug at Hous­ton George Bush Intercontinental Airport..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Catching Up to Science

New federal guidelines reverse trend in medication abortions

"...is taken together with misoprostol to induce abortion). The FDA guidelines, issued in 2000 and based on clinical trials..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Alpha Rev's Casey McPherson Gave Up a Life in Music to Cure His Daughter's Rare Disease

The Cory Morrow-headlined RoseFest fundraises for FDA clearance on Aug. 12

"...successfully created cures for their kids' diseases and obtained FDA approval. He also fundraised millions through small donations to..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Film Flam

Pacino sightings, plus SXSW keynote drama

"...A South by Southwest keynoter is on the FDA's radar, a local lemonade queen says hello to a..."

Dec. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

About AIDS

Is a home HIV test on the horizon?

"...OraSure Technologies has submitted a proposal to the FDA to make their oral-specimen, rapid HIV test available for..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column by Sandy Bartlett

About AIDS

FDA Approves New Combo Pills

"...Wha-hoo!! In a long-awaited development, last week the FDA approved two new Fixed Dose Combination pills that will..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Column by Sandy Bartlett

Freaked

A young Hollywood pitchman (Winter – also the film's co-writer and co-director) finds himself at the mercy of a backwoods mad scientist (Randy Quaid).

"...noxious green goop that's definitely not approved by the FDA). Ernie and Julie end up fused together like Siamese..."

Jan. 28, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Voices From the Front

"...-- the well-publicized demonstrations against the headquarters of the FDA and the NIH or the New York Stock Exchange,..."

June 19, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Best Delta 8 Gummies Reviews: Top 5 D-8 Edibles of 2021

Tested 25 Delta 8 Products on The Market, These 5 Are The Best There is.

"...the US, Delta-8 THC is regulated heavily by the FDA for use and has not banned the manufacturing of..."

May 20, 2021 Events Post

Spent: Trouble Brewing for Local Breweries and Farms

Potential FDA requirements tighten restrictions

"...part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the FDA has proposed new and pervasive regulations governing the use..."

April 3, 2014 Food Post by Anna Toon

Reefer Madness: Ill Will

DEA torpedoes effort to secure FDA-approved marijuana

"...of marijuana, with the ultimate goal of developing an FDA-approved medi-pot...."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

About AIDS

The herb St. John's Wort could be dangerous in combination with some HIV drugs.

"...The FDA last week issued a Public Health Advisory urging HIV..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column by Sandy Bartlett

Plan B Politics

FDA officials to meet with representatives of Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. about long-stalled plan to sell Barr's emergency contraceptive Plan B sans prescription

"...prescription. In a July 31 letter to Barr, the FDA suddenly announced that it would be taking a new..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Best CBD Oil - Buy Top CBD Oils for Pain, Sleep and Anxiety

Review the best CBD oil for pain, sleep and anxiety benefits

"...Advertised Health Benefits: The FDA regulations prohibit CBD oil manufacturers from advertising specific health..."

July 22, 2021 Ads Post

Plan B Interference?

Attorney for the women's rights group challenging feds' refusal to allow over-the-counter sale of emergency contraceptives says she has proof that Bush administration meddled in FDA drug-approval process

"...Rights is asking the federal court to force the FDA to approve over-the-counter sales of so-called Plan B, the..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Media Clips

Two Fox reporters, fired by a Tampa station for their report on the continued use of the controversial recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone, are coming to Austin to tell their tale.

"...revealing this betrayal. The series explained why rBGH, although FDA-approved, is so controversial (its use is currently banned in..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

It's Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature

Understanding the Science

"...is the responsibility of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to determine whether or not GE foods are safe..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Meticore Reviews: Risky Scam or Morning Metabolism Trigger?

Meticore is a weight loss pill supplement, but is it a scam?

"...through Meticore.com, and the supplement is made in an FDA-registered, GMP-certified facility. Beyond that, the makers of Meticore provide..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Events Post

Weed Watch

FDA says idea that marijuana has any medicinal value is hoax

"...perpetrated by those dastardly drug legalizers – who, the FDA would like to remind you, clearly have absolutely no..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Morning-After Pill Approved

After years of wrangling and delays, FDA accepts a bid to make Plan B emergency contraceptives available for over-the-counter sales t o women 18 and older

"...taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Although the FDA's science advisers overwhelmingly agreed that Plan B should be..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Politics Trumps Science on Birth Control

Office of Women's Health official resigns in protest, comes to Austin to speak out

"...Advisory Committee, the Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health, and FDA review officials. "The professional staff was pretty much entirely..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Naked City

After years of controversy, the feds finally crack down on "herbal speed."

"...The FDA expressed its interest in restricting ephedra use back in..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

State Sen. Jeff Wentworth and Rep. Rick Green are accused of improper lobbying for "legal speed" maker Metabolife.

"...(used for dieting and "energy" boosts) could inform the FDA, which could then compile the information. Hardly a burdensome..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Best Fat Burners 2024: Reviews and Rankings of Top Supplements and Diet Pills

12 Fat Burning Supplements With Natural Ingredients

"...• Offers a 90-day money-back guarantee • Made in FDA approved facilities..."

Oct. 2, 2023 Events Post

Everything You Need To Know About The Best CBD Products

Best CBD Products to enhance your wellness routing

"...product is for you? On top of that, the FDA doesn’t even fully regulate the industry and so quality..."

Sept. 17, 2020 Events Post

Death Watch: Conflicts of Interest

What to do when your appelate attorney's headed to work for the D.A.?

"...and Drug Administration and Commissioner Robert Califf, arguing the FDA has failed to make a prompt final decision on..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rooster Need a Booster? Call Breco!

A business that advertises in 'The Gamecock' magazine alleges its products are for fatigue and infections, not cockfighting

"...Administration rules, Feare suggests. "It's most definitely something the FDA should look into," he said...."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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