Health

House Bill Would Limit FDA Oversight of Health Apps

House Bill Would Limit FDA Oversight of Health Apps

Supporters of legislation argue FDA will not cabin its regulatory power on its own.

European Parliament Divided over Proposed E-Cigarette Regulation

European Parliament Divided over Proposed E-Cigarette Regulation

Final vote on proposal postponed in face of stiff opposition.

Agencies Collaborate to Combat the Creation and Spread of “Super Bugs”

Agencies Collaborate to Combat the Creation and Spread of “Super Bugs”

Report highlights CDC’s efforts to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance.

Hold the Phone: FDA to Regulate Smartphone Health Apps?

Hold the Phone: FDA to Regulate Smartphone Health Apps?

As mobile health industry grows, regulation looms.

The Future of E-Cigarette Regulation

The Future of E-Cigarette Regulation

FDA plans to regulate devices as “tobacco products.”

Taking Targeted Immunity Statutes Seriously

Taking Targeted Immunity Statutes Seriously

Recent Supreme Court rulings provide insight into variable tort litigation outcomes.

Does Regulation Work?

Does Regulation Work?

Better tools are needed to evaluate regulatory effectiveness.

FDA Clarifies the Orphan Drug Act

FDA Clarifies the Orphan Drug Act

FDA regulation seeks to encourage development of drugs for rare diseases.

Texas Bill Imposes Comprehensive Regulation on Abortions

Texas Bill Imposes Comprehensive Regulation on Abortions

New legislation will impose restrictions on abortion clinics and physicians.

Health Care Reform Goes Back to Court

Health Care Reform Goes Back to Court

Lawsuits challenge the implementation of Obamacare.

HHS Issues Another Rule on Contraceptive Mandate

HHS Issues Another Rule on Contraceptive Mandate

Agency has finally issued its new rule on contraceptive coverage.

Do Lower Speed Limits Cost Society Less?

Do Lower Speed Limits Cost Society Less?

Study finds lower speed limits reduce fatal accidents and pollution levels.