Can sunscreen give you cancer? Experts address concerns about sunblock ingredients. Fortune · May 9, 2025
As Sweden regulates nicotine products, US pulls back - Roll Call Changes to the U.S. regulatory landscape could dampen the ability to authorize new products AND enforce existing regulations. Roll Call · May 8, 2025
FDA names a new vaccine chief. He is a vocal critic of the agency Prasad is a YouTuber who comments on popular issues in health and politics The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
Yellowstone TV series-inspired baked beans recalled over undeclared allergen Vietti Food Group recalled 4,515 cases of their Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot A combination shot for flu and COVID-19 using messenger RNA generated antibodies in a company-funded study The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
Novo Nordisk cuts guidance as weight-loss drug market competition grows Novo Nordisk shares jumped following stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings, despite the company lowering its growth outlook for 2025 amid intensifying competition in the weight-loss drug markets. Euronews · May 7, 2025
Fewer than half of Americans trust the FDA and CDC to do their job, poll finds Low levels of trust in federal scientific agencies have been shaped by politics The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
The Trump administration is defending abortion pill access in court. What? It may seem a victory to some, but experts worry a win will allow the government to be coy about future attacks The Guardian - US · May 6, 2025
Women are drinking more than ever—causing even more detrimental health effects than men Women in the U.S. have now caught up to men's historically higher drinking habits, placing their health at risk. Fortune · May 6, 2025
Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine program The Food and Drug Administration says that a prominent medical contrarian and critic of the drug industry will head its vaccine center The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
Tomatoes Recalled in 14 States Over Salmonella Concerns, FDA Warns Tomatoes sold in 14 states are recalled over potential salmonella contamination, FDA warns. International Business Times · May 6, 2025
Trump continues Biden’s court defense of mail-order abortion pills Supreme Court tossed challenge to abortion pill last year The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
The Bad Data Backing Josh Hawley's Attack on Abortion Pills A new study being used to call for mifepristone restrictions relies on vague and dubious definitions of drug-related complications. Reason · May 5, 2025
Tomatoes recalled over salmonella risk Affected tomatoes were sold in 14 states The Independent UK · May 5, 2025
Salon · May 4, 2025 The surgery to forever change eye color Using lasers, doctors can alter cornea pigments. The FDA doesn't regulate this growing practice — is it worth it?
International Business Times · May 4, 2025 US Researchers Seek To Legitimize AI Mental Health Care Researchers at Dartmouth College believe artificial intelligence can deliver reliable psychotherapy, distinguishing their work from the unproven and sometimes dubious mental health apps flooding today's market.
Roll Call · May 2, 2025 At HHS, proposed cuts to medical research and public health programs - Roll Call The White House on Friday proposed a fiscal 2026 HHS budget that backs the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda of President Donald Trump.
Fortune · May 2, 2025 'Flood' of illicit vapes from China are now dominating the e-vape market, warns Altria Altria is seeing a great deal of activity in the e-vapor market, but warned regulated products are being undercut by illicit imports.
The Independent UK · May 1, 2025 FDA to rehire fired staffers who booked inspection trips, but other workers remain in limbo The Food and Drug Administration is again trying to rehire some staffers who were recently fired amid mass layoffs at the agency
The Independent UK · May 1, 2025 Bread containing ‘glass fragments’ recalled in six states The glass fragments were found on the top of the bread
The Guardian - US · May 1, 2025 RFK Jr and health agency falsely claim MMR vaccine includes ‘aborted fetus debris’ Experts are alarmed as department says it will alter vaccine testing methods and build new ‘surveillance systems’
The Guardian - US · May 1, 2025 Private firms are trying to fill research gaps, but their ‘puny’ budgets are no match for federal funds Trump and Musk have gut National Institutes of Health and experts are wary of private efforts’ ability to replicate public service
Salon · May 1, 2025 Removing food dyes is not a panacea Many agree removing artificial food dyes is good for health, but some are concerned it's missing the big picture
Salon · Apr 29, 2025 Martinelli's recalls its apple juice The recall was issued in 28 states on March 18 for 7,234 cases of the product, per the FDA
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025 Ozempic maker spending more than $3m to lobby fat cats in Washington as weight-loss drugs faces regulatory decisions Novo Nordisk has hired multiple lobbying firms to persuade lawmakers to take a harder line on companies producing versions of the drugs that have not been approved by the FDA