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FDA
agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services
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Videos Mentioning FDA
198 - Eye health—everything you need to know | Steven Dell, M.D.
Peter Attia MD
The Food and Drug Administration, which approved PRK and LASIK procedures in the mid-1990s after clinical trials.
All Things Sleep Continued — Melatonin, Insomnia, Sleep & Sex, Lucid Dreaming, & More | Matt Walker
Tim Ferriss
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, mentioned regarding approved drugs for increased libido in women.
COVID Part 2: Masks, long COVID, boosters, mandates, treatments, and more
Peter Attia MD
The U.S. regulatory body, mentioned for its role in vaccine approval and EAU processes, and its delay in approving Covaxin.
#140 - Gerald Shulman, MD, PhD: Insulin resistance—molecular mechanisms and clinical implications
Peter Attia MD
A newly created regulatory body in 1937 that famously pulled dinitrophenol (DNP) from the counters due to its toxicity.
E170: Tech's Vibe Shift, TikTok ban debate, Vertical AI boom, Florida bans lab-grown meat & more
All-In Podcast
US regulatory body, cited in an analogy for government bodies making informed decisions on behalf of citizens when they lack sophistication to understand complex issues like drug safety.
The Causes & Treatments for Autism | Dr. Karen Parker
Andrew Huberman
The regulatory body that approves drugs for treatment. Only two antipsychotic drugs are currently FDA-approved for autism, treating irritability, not core features.
AMA #12: Thoughts on Longevity Supplements (Resveratrol, NR, NMN, Etc.) & How to Improve Memory
Andrew Huberman
The US Food and Drug Administration, which has made NMN unavailable as a supplement due to its filing as an experimental drug.
Efforts & Challenges in Promoting Public Health | Dr. Vivek Murthy
Andrew Huberman
The Food and Drug Administration, an independent agency responsible for decisions around food and food safety, and with whom the Surgeon General's office worked on ecigarette issues.
175 - The biology of aging, rapamycin, and other interventions that target the aging process
Peter Attia MD
The Food and Drug Administration, discussed for its regulatory approach to clinical trials for aging interventions, particularly concerning endpoint requirements and risk tolerance for healthy populations.
172 - Esther Perel: Trauma, how narratives shape our worldview, and accepting uncomfortable emotions
Peter Attia MD
The regulatory body that would need to endorse the birth control pill, with initial fears about political interference from a Catholic President.
#133 - Vinay Prasad, M.D., M.P.H: Hallmarks of successful cancer policy
Peter Attia MD
Regulatory body responsible for approving drugs; concerns are raised about the lowering bar for drug approval and the incomplete information released in press releases.
171- Longevity science: caloric restriction studies, aging biomarkers & possible longevity molecules
Peter Attia MD
The U.S. regulatory body that makes it challenging to conduct trials with longevity drugs in healthy people due to safety concerns for long-term use.
Steve Viscelli: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream | Lex Fridman Podcast #237
Lex Fridman
A government agency whose regulations are cited as contributing to delays in rapid home testing for COVID-19 in the U.S.
Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing | Lex Fridman Podcast #235
Lex Fridman
The regulatory body that classifies rapid tests as medical devices, leading to stringent authorization processes ill-suited for public health tools.
#123–Joan Mannick & Nir Barzilai: Rapamycin and metformin—longevity, immune enhancement, & COVID-19
Peter Attia MD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, discussed in the context of drug approval for aging and flexible trial design.
A Conversation with Elizabeth Iorns - Advice for Biotech Founders
Y Combinator
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulatory development strategies and productized regulatory infrastructure are discussed in relation to biotech startups.
John Abramson: Big Pharma | Lex Fridman Podcast #263
Lex Fridman
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, criticized for its relationship with pharmaceutical companies, its approval processes, and its resistance to releasing Pfizer vaccine data.
A Billionaire’s Guide To Healing Your Mind And Extending Your Life: Christian Angermayer | E72
The Diary Of A CEO
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which granted fast-track designation to Compass Pathways, signifying progress in psychedelic research.
#160 - Paul Offit, MD: Latest on COVID-19 vaccines and their safety, herd immunity, & viral variants
Peter Attia MD
Mentioned as the approving body for the Pfizer mRNA vaccine.
The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health | Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris
Andrew Huberman
The regulatory body in the US responsible for licensing psychedelics as medicines. They mandate specific post-dose observation periods in trials and question training requirements for prescribers.
E2: Rebooting economy, understanding corporate debt, avoiding a depression & more with David Sacks
All-In Podcast
Agency criticized for inconsistent messaging regarding masks and the handling of treatments like hydroxychloroquine.
How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks
Andrew Huberman
The Food and Drug Administration, which granted psilocybin breakthrough status, accelerating research into its therapeutic potential.
Jay Bhattacharya: The Case Against Lockdowns | Lex Fridman Podcast #254
Lex Fridman
U.S. regulatory agency responsible for drug and vaccine approvals. Criticized for slow evaluation of repurposed drugs and for a dismissive tweet about Ivermectin.
E5: WHO's incompetence, kicking off Cold War II, China's grand plan, 100X'ing American efficiency
All-In Podcast
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, also involved in studying glyphosate and deeming it safe.