Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. gained US approval for the first new type of painkiller in more than two decades, paving the way for a safer alternative to addictive opioids that have been linked to ...

Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and ...

Yet again, the premium cigar industry has prevailed in federal court against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA ...

The Trump administration is poised to supercharge America’s appetite for supplements.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested, if confirmed to head the Department of Health and Human Services, he is open to ...

The FDA issued a warning letter to ProRx, a compounding facility in Exton, Penn., after an inspection raised serious concerns regarding the safety and compliance of its drug products. The facility, ...

Hawaiʻi lawmakers are considering regulating kratom and banning sales to minors. But kava advocates want an outright ban.

California Congressman Josh Harder Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Cut Costly Red Tape in Pet Food Industry for Better Nutrition and Quality ...

Oklahoma’s 60th regular legislative session begins next week. And while lawmakers have filed more legislation than ever ...

Another bill aiming to prohibit the purchase of certain goods using food stamps has been introduced in Congress.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion and public health priorities in the first of two ...

President Donald Trump's nominee for HHS Secretary, RFK Jr., navigated questions on abortion, vaccines, and social welfare as he hopes to secure Senate support.