STAT+: Political influence ‘a serious problem’ for FDA un...

What’s Happening

Let’s talk about “What’s changed now is that there’s a view in this administration that everything is political,” dropped Robert Califf, former FDA commissioner.

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Why This Matters

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Health experts are weighing in on what this means for people.

The Bottom Line

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