April Anderson+FollowFDA Tightens Rules for Cancer Drug ApprovalsThe FDA just dropped new draft guidelines that could make it tougher for cancer drugs to get the green light. They want companies to prove their meds actually help people live longer, not just shrink tumors. While accelerated approvals aren’t off the table, the bar is definitely higher now. This means fewer, but hopefully better, cancer drugs on the market. What do you think—should survival always be the gold standard? #Health #BodyHealth #FDA171Share
Lisa Goodwin+FollowSo it's official bans on non-US sunscreen and now I can’t even order my sunscreen anymoreJust got an email from my Canadian shipper, telling me they will stop sending non US sunscreens after August 25. For anyone who cares about skin health this is a huge deal -- Mexoryl has been considered one of the best sunscreen agents in the world and it has been approved in many countries for more than 20 years. Meanwhile the FDA still has not approved it. The frustrating part is that we now have to settle for the same old US formulas that have not changed in decades. Some brands will put out “FDA approved” versions but that just means they removed the ingredients that actually worked and replaced them with the usual filters. It makes no sense to me. These products have been safely used by millions of people worldwide for years. Instead of letting us have access to them the FDA basically says there is not enough data. So we get stuck with sunscreen technology from the 1930s while the rest of the world moves on. #Sunscreen #Skincare #FDA #Health #ConsumerRights 00Share
Michelle Welch+FollowFDA Cancer Chief Nixes Melanoma DrugReplimmune’s new melanoma drug just got a hard stop from the FDA, and it wasn’t your usual paperwork drama. The agency’s top cancer boss, Rick Pazdur, personally stepped in to reject the drug, leaving even some FDA insiders surprised. The stock tanked 75% and the company’s scrambling for answers. Apparently, the trial design didn’t fly—regulators said they couldn’t tell if the drug or its combo partner was doing the heavy lifting. Drama! #Health #BodyHealth #FDA10Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowFDA Investigates Gene Therapy DeathBig news in the biotech world: the FDA is looking into the death of an 8-year-old who got Sarepta’s Elevidys gene therapy for muscular dystrophy. The twist? Roche, Sarepta’s partner, says the death wasn’t caused by the treatment. Still, after a string of serious incidents, both the FDA and Roche have paused shipments of Elevidys in several countries. The pressure is definitely on for Sarepta right now. #Health #BodyHealth #FDA101Share
Chris Lyons+FollowFDA Wants Baby Food Recalls to Be ClearerDid you know the FDA just called out baby food brands to step up their recall game? They’re pushing for ‘radical transparency’ so parents get the info they need—fast—when something’s wrong with infant formula or kids’ food. Plans include a one-stop recall info page and even using AI to make the process smoother. Basically, safer snacks and less confusion for everyone. About time, right? #Health #BodyHealth #FDA40Share
suarezpatricia+FollowFDA Cracks Down on ‘Legal Opioid’ PillsA Kansas City company just got called out by the FDA for selling pain pills with a super-concentrated kratom extract called 7-OH—think opioid-level effects, but sold in gas stations and online. The FDA says these products aren’t proven safe, and experts warn they could be addictive. The company’s owner swears by them (his mom takes them!), but critics say this could be the next opioid crisis in the making. Wild, right? #Health #BodyHealth #FDA97256Share
William Vasquez+FollowFDA Adds New Heart Risk Warnings to VaxBig update: The FDA just added new warnings to Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines about rare heart inflammation risks, especially for guys aged 12-24. The numbers are still super low (like 27 cases per million doses for that age group), but some people had lingering heart symptoms months later. They’re still studying if these changes mean anything long-term. If you or someone you know had weird heart symptoms after a shot, the FDA wants to hear about it! #COVID19 #VaccineUpdate #FDA #Health #BodyHealth190Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowFDA Flags Canned Sweets & Supplement ScamsDid you hear the FDA just called out two companies for some wild food safety fails? One’s canned desserts from Pakistan could risk botulism because they skipped proper heat checks (yikes), and a Utah supplement brand is making sketchy drug claims without proof. Both got slapped with warning letters and have to clean up their act fast—or risk getting banned from the U.S. market. Always double-check what you’re buying! #FoodSafety #FDA #Supplements #Health #BodyHealth71Share
Courtney Williams+FollowFDA Expands Heart Risk Warning on COVID ShotsBig update: The FDA just told Pfizer and Moderna to beef up their warnings about rare heart risks (myocarditis and pericarditis) linked to their COVID vaccines—especially for young men. The new data says the risk is highest for guys 12-24, but it’s still super rare (like 27 cases per million). Some experts think this move is more about politics than science, especially with RFK Jr. shaking up vaccine policy. What do you think—more transparency or just more confusion? #COVID19 #VaccineUpdate #FDA #Health #BodyHealth425131Share
William Vasquez+FollowFDA Adds Heart Warning to COVID ShotsBig update: The FDA just finalized new heart warnings for the latest Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. They’re flagging rare risks of myocarditis and pericarditis—especially for young men. The numbers are still super low (like 27 cases per million doses for guys 12-24), but the warning label is now official. Both companies have had these risks on their labels since 2021, but the FDA wants even clearer info now. If you’re getting boosted, definitely worth knowing! #COVID19 #VaccineUpdate #FDA #Health #BodyHealth18561Share
