Makary Resigns as FDA Commissioner Following Policy Disputes

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 12, 2026

CDC chief medical officer resigns after 6 months

Jennifer Shuford, MD, MPH, will leave the agency November 12, with an acting successor named.

• by Teraya Smith

• October 27, 2026

• 2 min

FDA approves liquid cevimeline for Sjögren disease

The new oral solution offers an alternative to capsules for adults with dry mouth, including those with swallowing difficulties.

• by Mouj Hijazi

• October 21, 2026

• 3 min

FDA clears at-home risankizumab induction

Week 12 remission reached 56% vs. 30% with placebo, with the FDA revising tuberculosis testing precautions.

• by Teraya Smith

• October 23, 2026

• 2 min