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The Food and Drug Administration approved an investigational test that screens blood donations for the Zika virus. (AP Photo)

Healthcare

FDA approves Zika blood test

March 30, 2016 4:18 pm

—œThe warning label requirement is a good first step in preventing the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, but more needs to be done,—? Manchin said. (AP File Photo/Alex Brandon)

Healthcare

Facing political ire, FDA steps up on opioids

Robert King -

March 28, 2016 4:01 am

State law prohibits the Chicago Teachers Union from striking until contract negotiations reach a certain phase, which won't happen until May. (AP Photo)

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March 21, 2016 4:01 am

World Health Organization will do a pilot project to see if modified mosquitoes can wipe out virus carriers. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)

Healthcare

GMO bugs playing controversial role in Zika fight

Robert King -

March 19, 2016 4:01 am

Currently, doctors have to use a combination of three tests to determine if someone is infected with Zika. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Healthcare

Feds approve faster Zika test

Robert King -

March 18, 2016 8:41 pm

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., center, accompanied by, from left, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., speak during a news conference on opioid and heroin abuse on Feb. 11 on Capitol Hill. (AP photo)

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Manchin: Addiction should be bigger focus of FDA approval

Curt Mills -

February 29, 2016 5:01 am

The Senate voted 89-4 to confirm Robert Califf, a former Duke University researcher whose ties to the pharmaceutical industry ignited criticism from several Democrats. (AP Photo)

Healthcare

Senate confirms new head of FDA

Robert King -

February 24, 2016 5:40 pm

The Senate voted 80-6 to advance the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to a final vote, which will be held after 30 hours of debate. Califf needs a simple majority to be confirmed. (AP Photo)

Healthcare

Senate tees up final vote for FDA nominee

Robert King -

February 22, 2016 11:46 pm

Sens. Joe Manchin, center, and Ed Markey, right, are concerned about Dr. Robert Califf's ties to the drug industry. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Healthcare

Dem senators start ‘uphill fight’ against FDA nominee

Robert King -

February 22, 2016 7:40 pm

The House approved a bill Friday modifying new menu labeling requirements under Obamacare. (AP Photo/Ed Ou)

Healthcare

House passes changes to calorie labeling on menus

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February 12, 2016 5:52 pm

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FDA approves Zika blood test

Facing political ire, FDA steps up on opioids

POLICY ROUNDUP

GMO bugs playing controversial role in Zika fight

Feds approve faster Zika test

Manchin: Addiction should be bigger focus of FDA approval

Senate confirms new head of FDA

Senate tees up final vote for FDA nominee

Dem senators start ‘uphill fight’ against FDA nominee

House passes changes to calorie labeling on menus

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