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Politics · United StatesStudents for Life of America sues FDA over mifepristone environmental impact
Students for Life of America filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, alleging the agency breached the Endangered Species Act by failing to test mifepristone for environmental risks. The group also cited a peer‑reviewed study on the pill’s impact released in July.
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Heidi Overton faces Senate hearing on FDA nomination
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, is scheduled for a Senate confirmation hearing. Lawmakers are expected to focus on her positions regarding vaccines and the abortion pill mifepristone.
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Politics · United StatesFDA updates rules to reduce animal testing in research
The FDA is updating its regulations to remove language that could suggest animal testing is the only way to generate safety information for regulatory decisions. The move aligns with the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 and is part of a broader HHS effort to accelerate human-based research.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Pauses Mifepristone Lawsuit Until December 1
A federal judge has paused a lawsuit aiming to overturn the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The case will not proceed until at least December 1, following a request from the Department of Justice.
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Health · United StatesFDA warned Fauci in 2021 to study COVID vaccine side effects, emails show
In May 2021, then-acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock emailed Anthony Fauci and Francis Collins about reports of unusual health problems following COVID-19 vaccination, warning that existing surveillance systems might miss them. Fauci forwarded the concerns, but no dedicated study has been confirmed.
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