FDA gives green light to menthol-flavored e-cigarettes for first time

What teens and parents need to know about the dangers of vaping What teens and parents need to know about the dangers of vaping 03:53 The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized peppermint-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers, the first time the agency has opened the door to vaping companies to sell tobacco-free products. The … Read more

Top FDA official cancels staff to approve failed gene therapy trial

Larger / Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biological Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration on March 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday announced expanded approval for a gene therapy to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) — despite the fact that it failed … Read more

FDA approves menthol vapes, drawing criticism from health advocates

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first menthol-flavored e-cigarette products, drawing swift criticism from some public health advocates as it signaled that the agency believes the vapors can help adult smokers quit. The decision comes as the FDA faces growing criticism for failing to curb illegal but widely available flavored vaping products … Read more