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Food and Drug Administration

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  1. An agency of the United States federal government that approves or disapproves new drugs and substances that can be consumed.


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Food and Drug Administration approved two disease modifying drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, which work by clearing amyloid plaque buildup in the brain.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

The case involved a challenge brought by Louisiana to a 2023 Food and Drug Administration decision allowing telehealth access to the drug.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

A spokesperson for Eli Lilly, maker of Zepbound, said Food and Drug Administration guidelines say it should be used “with increased physical activity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The epidemic garnered international attention, making the broader public aware of the disease and eventually leading to the development of treatments and vaccines that have since been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

Even at that point, in 1957, the Food and Drug Administration could not instantly rescind the tolerance which allowed residues of a known carcinogen to contaminate food consumed by the public.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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