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FDA Drug Official Moves To Hire A Friend Who Touts Unproven Claims About Antidepressants

Bloomberg/Getty ImagesNearly 18% of American women 18 and older take an antidepressant medication, according to the latest federal data available, though more recent studies suggest that number has risen to 23%. That means roughly a quarter of women in the U.S. have weighed the risks and benefits of treating their depression and chosen to do so — but that choice could soon be thrown into question, especially when it comes to taking the drugs during pregnancy. The acting director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is currently working to hire a researcher...