Big pharma's patent cliff meets a new biotech Cold War: We need to outrun China, not outlaw it If we slash federal research budgets, we risk hamstringing our scientists and losing an otherwise winnable race. Fortune · Jul 24
More Than 2.5 Million Bottles of a Prescription Steroid Eye Drop Have Been Recalled: Here Is How to Check Yours The FDA issued a Class II recall of 2.53 million bottles of prednisolone acetate eye drops by Lupin over foreign substance contamination. Check your lot number now. Medical Daily · Jul 24
Amgen Recalled Nearly 1 Million Bottles of Corlanor for Heart Failure: Check if You Have an Affected Lot Amgen recalled 934,577+ bottles of Corlanor (ivabradine) in June 2026 over foreign substance on tablets. Check your lot number — and do not stop the drug without your doctor. Medical Daily · Jul 24
Eli Lilly Cleared Two More Trials For Its Next-Generation Obesity Drug. It Will Seek FDA Approval Next Year After 80 weeks of treatment, obese, non-diabetic participants receiving retatrutide lost an average of 22.6% of their body weight while also showing improvements in several cardiometabolic risk factors. International Business Times · Jul 23
A Drug That Could Functionally Cure Hepatitis B Achieved That Goal in 1 in 5 Patients in Two Major Phase 3 Trials Phase 3 B-Well trials published in NEJM showed bepirovirsen achieved functional cure in 20% of chronic hepatitis B patients — the first phase 3 evidence of this kind for the disease. Medical Daily · Jul 23
The World's First CRISPR Gene Therapy Just Got Approved for Children as Young as 2 with Sickle Cell Disease The FDA on July 1, 2026, expanded Casgevy CRISPR gene therapy to children as young as 2 with sickle cell disease. Here is what families need to know about eligibility and access. Medical Daily · Jul 23
Nearly 200,000 cans of Amy’s Kitchen soup recalled in US over spoilage risk A single soup variation was affected by the recall The Independent UK · Jul 23
J&J Finally Has a Rival to da Vinci. 1 Number in Intuitive Surgical’s Last Quarter Says It Won’t Be Enough to Move the Needle for JNJ Stock. J&J’s Ottava clearance knocked Intuitive's shares lower, but recurring revenue and surgeon switching costs suggest the market overreacted. Barchart · Jul 23
US panel says to loosen restrictions on popular peptide despite safety concerns NEW YORK - A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on the much hyped peptide BPC-157, voting that specialized pharmacies be allowed to produce it despite alarm bells from medical experts over safety concerns. Bangkok Post · Jul 23
FDA recalled eggs: Over 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled across US over Salmonella Enteritidis Fears. What consumers need to know FDA Recalled Eggs: Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs have been recalled due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled the white shell and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at its Texas facilities. The affected eggs were distributed to several retailers across multiple states. Consumers are advised not… The Economic Times · Jul 23
FDA failing to find origin of new ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 23
Michigan Is Battling Two Major Outbreaks at Once: A Cyclospora Surge Past 5,000 Cases and a Persistent Measles Presence Michigan surpassed 5,000 Cyclospora cases by July 17, 2026, linked to Taco Bell lettuce from Taylor Farms, while also managing one of the nation's highest measles burdens. Medical Daily · Jul 23
FDA panel backs peptide drug beloved Joe Rogan after RFK Jr shows support for injections ‘I’m a big fan of peptides; I’ve used them myself and used them with really good effect,’ the Secretary told Joe Rogan in February The Independent UK · Jul 23
A Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Is Now Included in Official Screening Guidelines, with Key Limitations Patients Should Know The ACS 2026 colorectal cancer guidelines added the Shield blood test, but call it a non-preferred option less effective at finding precancerous polyps than colonoscopy or stool tests. Medical Daily · Jul 23
The Independent UK · Jul 23 A new cyclospora cluster is under FDA investigation with US now facing four outbreaks Infections caused by the parasite have led to more than 300 hospitalizations since May
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Diarrhea parasite ruined newlyweds’ honeymoon after Cyclospora sent bride to the ER Gretchen Pleuss believes she contacted the illness through shredded lettuce on a sandwich – but told The Independent she was now recovering
Medical Daily · Jul 23 The First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill With No Food or Injection Requirements Is Now Available Eli Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron) is the first oral GLP-1 obesity pill with no food or water restrictions. FDA approved it April 1, 2026. Here is what patients should know.
The Times of India · Jul 23 Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled over possible salmonella contamination after FDA alert, with Kroger and Brookshire stores in five US states affected Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrients, containing a wide range of essential nutrients, including protein, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and more. And this rich source of nutrients is under threat. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Midwest Poultry Services is recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen white shell eggs…
Medical Daily · Jul 23 H5N1 Bird Flu Has Now Hit Over 1,166 U.S. Dairy Herds Across 19 States, With Idaho Leading the Nation USDA confirmed H5N1 in more than 1,166 U.S. dairy herds as of July 22, 2026. Idaho leads with 173 infected herds. Here is what consumers and farm workers should know.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 23 What Grocery Shoppers Should Know About USDA’s Latest Price Forecast The federal government regularly monitors agricultural data to predict future food retail costs. The United States Department of Agriculture recently released its official price forecast for consumers. This detailed report helps families understand how their grocery bills will change soon. Knowing these official projections allows smart shoppers to adjust their…
The Independent UK · Jul 23 FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers Federal health advisers are meeting to review a group of controversial chemicals called peptides
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Taco Bell continues to see traffic plummet as consumers fret over ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak Other fast-casual chains — including those known for serving leafy greens — have also seen declines in foot traffic
Medical Daily · Jul 22 FDA Clears False Positive but Keeps Taylor Farms Lettuce as Top Suspect in 1,644-Case Cyclospora Outbreak The FDA retracted a cyclospora-positive test for Taylor Farms lettuce but says the recall stands. Over 1,644 people are sick. Here's what the false positive means for consumers.
Saving Advice · Jul 22 FDA Peptide Advisory Panel Faces Questions About Members’ Potential Conflicts of Interest Tomorrow and Friday, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) will vote on whether to recommend approval of seven peptides previously...