FDA - Food and Drug Administration
Definium's LSD-based drug lowers anxiety in second successful late-stage study
A single 100-microgram dose of DT120, a fast-dissolving tablet of lysergide, the chemical name for the psychedelic drug LSD, reduced scores on an anxiety scale by 9.8 points after 12 weeks.
Targeted antibiotic gel helps 80% of pilot patients avoid foot amputation, Jerusalem trial finds
Revolution Medicines gets FDA approval for targeted pancreatic cancer drug
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Israeli firm receives FDA approval to begin clinical trial of chronic corneal edema treatment
The company describes EndoArt as the world’s first synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic corneal edema.
Children born with deadly immune flaw get powerful new gene therapy option
Gene therapy uses the patient's own blood stem cells, which were genetically modified to include functional copies of the WAS gene, the FDA said.
US FDA memo links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccines, New York Times reports
The findings of the new FDA review have not been published in a peer-reviewed medical journal, the NYT reported. Additionally, the memo did not disclose the ages or health conditions of the children.
What other health conditions are weight-loss drugs being used and tested for?
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can be used for a variety of other conditions, such as Alzheimer's, alcohol addiction, and liver disease.
RFK Jr. discussed scaling back the role of FDA chief Makary, WSJ reports
"The White House maintains total confidence in the entire Health and Human Services and FDA team to deliver on President Trump’s pledge to Make America Healthy Again," a spokesperson told Reuters.
Remains of three hostages identified, Trump slams Ilhan Omar - November 3, 2025
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Israel's Pulsenmore gains FDA approval for at-home ultrasound device
Pulsenmore’s FDA-approved home ultrasound device allows pregnant women to perform scans from home, revolutionizing pregnancy care in remote areas.
Maryland kosher pizzeria to furloughed federal workers: You can pay us back later
Ben Yehuda Pizza in Silver Spring is letting federal workers defer payments during the shutdown, inspiring others to donate meals in support.
FDA lifts ban on Juul's e-cigarette, authorizes US sales
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sale of Juul's e-cigarette device and refill cartridges in tobacco and menthol flavors.
FDA approves Yeztugo: Gilead's new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection
Yeztugo has shown over 99% effectiveness in trials, surpassing daily PrEP pill Truvada.
