The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a vaccine that is administered to pregnant people to protect their babies from RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, through their first six months. The single-dose shot, made by Pfizer, spurs the production of protective antibodies that transfer from mother to infant through the placenta. It’s the first… Continue reading FDA approves RSV vaccine for pregnant mothers to protect babies
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FDA approves new ‘spiral’ tampon shape | Menstruation
It’s been over 90 years since Tampax created the first modern tampons, and the product’s design remains mostly unchanged. But the FDA just approved a new design that could change the appearance of a product that’s looked the same for decades. The design, patented by the independent startup Sequel, has diagonal grooves that spiral down… Continue reading FDA approves new ‘spiral’ tampon shape | Menstruation
FDA set to decide on postpartum depression pill
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First pill for postpartum depression is up for FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide by Saturday whether to approve the first-ever pill for postpartum depression. The medication, called zuranolone, is taken daily for two weeks. In a pair of clinical trials involving women who experienced severe depression after having a baby, the drug improved symptoms — such as anxiety, trouble… Continue reading First pill for postpartum depression is up for FDA approval