Opinion Opinion | FDA’s sluggish e-cigarette response is unacceptable I am concerned about the Food and Drug Administration's repeated failures in regulating the disposable e-cigarette market. Jeremy GrayNovember 8, 2023
Health Alabama doctors applaud recommendation for over-the-counter Narcan The FDA is expected to decide by March 29 whether Narcan could be made available over the counter. John H. GlennFebruary 21, 2023
Health Opinion | Flavored cigar ban is extreme overreach by FDA FDA should let adults be adults and withdraw the proposed ban. David M. OzgoOctober 10, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Legislators who vote for anti-trans bills don’t support parental rights Any legislator who votes for these bills does not support your right to make medical decisions for your child with their pediatrician. Dr. Nola Jean ErnestMarch 10, 2022
Health FDA approves second antiviral COVID pill Merck’s drug, molnupiravir, was found to reduce hospitalizations and deaths by 30 percent, while Pfizer's antiviral pill had a nearly 90 percent reduction. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 24, 2021
Health CBD, cannabis and marijuana: What’s the difference? CBD derived from hemp is already available over-the-counter. Medical cannabis will be heavily regulated. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2021
Health FDA authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for use with kids 5 to 11 A CDC advisory committee is to debate the vaccine for those younger children on Tuesday. The CDC director will have final say. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Health UAB pediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children 5 to 11 once available COVID-19 is the eighth leading cause of death for the age group. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Health FDA advisory committee recommends Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11 If the CDC director gives final approval, vaccinations of those younger children could begin as early as next week. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2021
Health Alabama opens Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15 Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2021