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FDA food inspector vacancies near 20% after Trump hiring freeze
Nearly 1 in 5 positions across the Food and Drug Administration's human food inspection divisions are now vacant, multiple ...
Salmonella outbreaks linked to cucumbers are back — and one of the same growers is connected again
Salmonella outbreaks linked to cucumbers have sickened hundreds of people since last year, drawing attention to the problem ...
A New Shot Prevents HIV—and Breathes New Life Into a Stagnant Biotech
After years of stagnation, Gilead is betting that a twice-yearly HIV shot can restart its growth engine.
FDA to Meet Drug Approval Goals Despite Cuts, Commissioner Says
The US Food and Drug Administration will meet its drug approval targets this year despite cutting thousands of staff, the ...
Trump administration targets artificial food dyes
When Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced an artificial food dye ban, it was difficult to ...
FDA commissioner to review safety of abortion drug mifepristone
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said he plans to review the safety of abortion drug mifepristone after ...
Trump administration races to fix a big mistake: DOGE fired too many people
Across the government, the administration is rehiring federal workers who were forced out or encouraged to resign.
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US Food and Drug Administration Launches AI Platform to 'Modernize' Agency
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has rolled out a new AI assistant, Elsa, that it says will increase efficiency at its ...