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As a respected nonprofit health research center, our views are often quoted in the media, including newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, and websites. We also write articles and blogs for a number of different and highly respected newspapers, magazines, and popular websites, and we are published in prestigious medical journals and health policy publications. We frequently express our policy views in letters to government officials and public comments to federal agencies and we sometimes release statements or press releases on newsworthy issues.

Please e-mail info@center4research.org or call 202-223-4000 with your inquiries. We can assist you with scheduling interviews with the NCHR President, Dr. Diana Zuckerman, and other experts on our staff.

FDA Stops Sales of Transvaginal Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Drug Watch: April 16, 2019. The FDA has stopped the sales of transvaginal mesh for use in pelvic organ prolapse due to safety concerns.

FDA Progressive Device Approval Proposal Raises Eyebrows

MedTech Dive: April 16, 2019. The FDA’s device approval process’ standards are lowering, and we strongly oppose this radical new proposal.

Local Schools Waking Up to Student Sleep Needs

The Patriot Ledger: April 12, 2019. We explain why later start time of schools is better for teens’ health and performance.

Women on Female Viagra Can Now Drink Alcohol: FDA Removes Black Box Warning

The Daily Mail: April 12, 2019. We tell report what we think of Addyi: it’s expensive, often ineffective, and drinking alcohol with it can be problematic.

FDA Reviews Breast Implant Safety as Women Raise Concerns

FoxNews interviews a woman with breast implants who is getting them removed to improve her health, and we are interviewed explaining that some implants are probably safer than others and some women more likely to be harmed. FDA keeps saying there isn’t enough evidence, but whose fault is that?