Matthew Perrone

Associated Press

In this photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, surgeons prepare for a pig heart transplant into Lawrence Faucette at the school's hospital in Baltimore, Md., in September 2023.

Surgeons Perform Second Pig Heart Transplant

September 22, 2023

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Virtual Incision Raises $30M for Miniaturized Robotic-Assisted Surgery System

September 22, 2023

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Florida Nurse Convicted of $200M Health Care Fraud Scheme

September 21, 2023

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Neuralink Recruiting for Human Brain Implant Trials

September 20, 2023

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Popular Nasal Decongestant Doesn't Actually Work, FDA Advisers Say

It's no better than a dummy pill.

September 13, 2023

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First Pill to Treat Postpartum Depression Approved by U.S. Health Officials

Postpartum depression affects an estimated 400,000 people a year.

August 7, 2023

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New Drug to Protect Babies and Toddlers from RSV Gets FDA Approval

Last year, a surge in RSV cases flooded U.S. hospitals with wheezing children.

July 18, 2023

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First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Gets FDA Approval

Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S.

July 13, 2023

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Alzheimer's Drug Leqembi Has Full FDA Approval Now

And that means Medicare will pay for it.

July 10, 2023

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$2.9 Million Gene Therapy for Severe Hemophilia is Approved by FDA

The IV therapy is a long-awaited alternative to current treatments, including weekly doses of a protein.

June 30, 2023

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FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Deadly Form of Muscular Dystrophy in Kids

Some scientists still have concerns about the treatment's ability to help boys with the inherited disease.

June 23, 2023

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Alzheimer's Drug Gets FDA Panel's Backing, Setting the Stage for Broader Use

The decision carries extra significance because insurers have held off on paying for the infused treatment until it has full FDA approval.

June 12, 2023

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COVID Pill Paxlovid Gets Full FDA Approval

The decision allows Pfizer's drug to remain on the market indefinitely and to be marketed similarly to other drugs.

May 26, 2023

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Nasal Spray to Reverse Fentanyl and Other Opioid Overdoses Gets FDA Approval

It's not immediately clear how the new drug will be used differently compared to naloxone.

May 23, 2023

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FDA Panel Backs Over-the-Counter Sales of Birth Control Pill

The panel of FDA advisers voted unanimously in favor of drugmaker Perrigo's request to sell its once-a-day medication.

May 11, 2023

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First Pill for Fecal Transplants Wins FDA Approval

The Food and Drug Administration cleared the capsules for adults 18 and older who face risks from repeat infections with Clostridium difficile.

April 28, 2023

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Drug for Rare Form of Lou Gehrig's Disease OK'd by FDA

Approval came via FDA's accelerated pathway, which allows drugs to launch based on promising early results.

April 26, 2023

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Free COVID Testing Will Fade with U.S. Health Emergency in May

For the first time, you may have to pick up some or all of the costs.

April 12, 2023

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FDA Forces Unproven Premature Birth Drug Makena Off Market

The decision follows repeated efforts by Swiss drugmaker Covis Pharma to keep Makena on the U.S. market.

April 6, 2023