Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner after internal tensions

Washington — Marty Makary resigned as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter, stepping aside amid a swirl of reports that his tenure was coming to an end over internal policy disagreements. His departure follows reports of conflict and tension over the FDA's agenda. On May 6, the FDA approved some flavored e-cigarettes from the vaping company Glas Inc., and touted its safety restrictions to limit use by young people. …