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agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services
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Videos Mentioning FDA
Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines | Lex Fridman Podcast #216
Lex Fridman
Regulatory body responsible for approving drugs and vaccines, and for requiring the release of clinical trial data. Also mentioned as potentially resisting approval of cheap diagnostic tests.
Caffeinated Naps, Intuitive Eating, and Q&A Catch-Up (Episode 57)
Stronger By Science
The Food and Drug Administration, which sent a public letter to Mercola flagging content relaciong Vitamin D to COVID-19 risk.
BMI, Plant Based Protein, Stretching, and Mouthguards
Stronger By Science
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, noted for being responsive to clarification requests from the hosts during the Trump administration.
Hip anatomy, pain, & treatment | Peter Attia & Adam Cohen
Peter Attia MD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates therapies and products, including stem cell treatments and biologics.
#71 – Katherine Eban: Widespread fraud in the generic drug industry
Peter Attia MD
The US regulatory body responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of food and drugs, whose history, regulatory processes, and challenges with generic drug oversight are central to the discussion.
Cindy Eckert (formerly Whitehead) Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which Cindy Eckert successfully disputed to get Addyi approved for women, advocating for patient choice over paternalistic protection.
Joscha Bach: Nature of Reality, Dreams, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #212
Lex Fridman
Criticized for not protecting people from healthcare malpractice but rather protecting healthcare providers from competition, highlighting system design flaws.
264 ‒ Hip, knee, ankle, and foot: common injuries, prevention, and treatment options
Peter Attia MD
The Food and Drug Administration (US regulatory body) that has a strong warning against unapproved stem cell therapies, regulating the use of human cells and tissues.
Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #211
Lex Fridman
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, expected to regulate MDMA and psilocybin for therapeutic use in the next five years.
A Conversation with Andrew Sullivan (Episode #223)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an institution that has experienced a 'hollowing out' and loss of trust, raising concerns about competent leadership.
How to Remember What You Read
Tim Ferriss
The Food and Drug Administration, mentioned in the context of what constitutes a legally problematic claim versus 'puffery' in product marketing.
#83 – Bill Harris, Ph.D.: Omega-3 fatty acids
Peter Attia MD
The Food and Drug Administration, which approved omega-3 drugs for treating high triglycerides and has regulated advertising claims of fish oil products.
E78: VC fund metrics that matter, private market update, recession, student loans, Bill Hwang arrest
All-In Podcast
The Food and Drug Administration, whose regulations on commercial claims about drugs are contrasted with informal claims on social media.
A Pandemic Of Incompetence: A Conversation with Nicholas Christakis (Episode #222)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an agency whose scientific expertise may have been vitiated by the Trump administration.
#70–David Sinclair, PhD: How cellular reprogramming could slow our aging clock, & the latest on NAD
Peter Attia MD
The Food and Drug Administration, whose head (Ned Sharpless) created a specific mouse model for tracking cellular senescence.
Rick Doblin: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #202
Lex Fridman
The regulatory agency that approves drugs for medical use, with whom MAPS has extensively negotiated study protocols for MDMA-assisted therapy.
Regina Barzilay: Deep Learning for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment | Lex Fridman Podcast #40
Lex Fridman
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, mentioned in the context of regulatory approval for breast density laws and drug development.
Breakfast, Glycine, Muscle Knots, and Trigger Points (Episode 48)
Stronger By Science
The Food and Drug Administration, whose regulations on dietary supplements are debated in the context of inhaled products like the V-Rush vape.
#68–Marty Makary, MD: US healthcare system—why it’s broken, how to fix it, & how to protect yourself
Peter Attia MD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, whose former head, Scott Gottlieb, addressed the issue of pharmaceutical companies delaying generic drug information after patents expire.
The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Andrew Huberman
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which approved lithium as a treatment for manic bipolar disorder in 1970.
Season Finale: Tons of New Meta-Analyses and Q&A Catch-Up (Episode 46)
Stronger By Science
Their guidelines on mercury levels in different types of fish, particularly tuna, are referenced to answer listener questions about safe consumption amounts.
E106: SBF's media strategy, FTX culpability, ChatGPT, SaaS slowdown & more
All-In Podcast
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, discussed in the context of regulatory approval pathways for AI in healthcare, contrasted with the unclear pathway for level 5 autonomy.
Dmitry Korkin: Computational Biology of Coronavirus | Lex Fridman Podcast #90
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as part of the complicated process of experimental validation and approval for vaccines and drugs.
#14 – Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L.: fructose, processed food, NAFLD, and changing the food system
Peter Attia MD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, mentioned as an executive branch agency that could influence the food system but has had its efforts rolled back in certain areas.