What Should Regulators Do About Pilot Depression?
A French agency’s report on the Germanwings accident reassesses the balance between medical privacy and public safety.
NRC Staff Push Agency to Address Escalating Safety Concerns
A recent petition filed by government workers reveals the extent of a growing nuclear safety design problem.
Are We Making Progress in Valuing Health and Longevity in Regulatory Analysis?
Although agencies have made strides concerning values for mortality risk reductions, more research is needed on these values.
Federal Agency Tackles Health Care Gap for Transgender Soldiers
A proposed rule would cover certain gender transition services for military members.
Creating Guidance for an Invisible Threat
FDA issues new guidelines to medical device manufacturers to mitigate cybersecurity concerns.
Keeping the Heat On in New York City
Proposed change to the city’s code would eliminate outdoor temperature as a determinant for heating.
What Constitutes “Natural” Foods?
The FDA requests information in possible first steps to regulate the term “natural” on food labels.
Reforming Medical Device Regulation
Researchers argue for reducing FDA involvement in medical device regulation.
Implementing Health Care Reform During a Political Stalemate
Nicholas Bagley analyzes expanding executive power in the name of health care reform.
YouTube Faces Complaints Over Junk Food Ads
Consumer advocacy groups call on the FTC to investigate allegedly kid-inappropriate content.
Health Assessment Penalties May Extend to Spouses
A proposal would let employers use financial incentives to get health data from employees’ spouses.
Agencies Propose Rule to Bolster Protections for Human Research Subjects
Rule would address concerns that medical information can be used for unauthorized purposes.