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F.D.A. Turmoil Keeps Spotlight on Its Commissioner

The agency’s high-level turnover and conflicting policy decisions on drug oversight have fueled concerns about the leadership of Dr. Marty Makary.

FDA Expands Covid Vaccine Inquiry to Adult Deaths

The agency claimed that 10 children’s deaths were linked to the shots, although it did not release evidence to support the assertions.

F.D.A. Attributes 10 Children’s Deaths to Covid Vaccines

The agency’s top vaccine regulator said that a review had found that the children were likely to have died “because of” the shots. But public…

Botulism Bacteria Found in Infant Formula, ByHeart Confirms

ByHeart, the maker of the product, has been linked to an outbreak of illnesses among infants that led to their hospitalizations.

F.D.A. Sharply Limits Use of Drug Linked to Two Teen Deaths

A gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused complications to the liver, prompting a review of its use for younger patients.

F.D.A. Drug Unit Chief Is Placed on Leave, and Cites a ‘Toxic’ Environment

The official, Dr. George F. Tidmarsh, a top regulator at the agency, said disagreements over a new program to rapidly approve medications had caused tensions…

Trump Rattles Vaccine Experts Over Aluminum

The president’s call for removal of the metal from childhood inoculations set off alarms. About half of shots for polio, whooping cough and other diseases…

Kennedy’s Ties to Ally Leading Vaccine Lawsuits Raise Ethical Concerns

Aaron Siri is leading legal efforts on policies that dovetail with parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s government agenda.

F.D.A.’s Approval of Drug for Autism Upends Review Process

The agency revived an old treatment for cancer patients, unilaterally approving it for a subset of people with autism. Experts worry that the narrower scope…

F.D.A. Official Overruled Scientists on Wide Access to Covid Shots

The agency’s staff scientists pointed out how Covid was still unpredictable and posed a threat to toddlers, but the official decided to restrict shots only…