First RSV vaccine to protect infants wins backing of FDA panel
Pfizer expects FDA's final decision on approval by August.
At least a dozen new mpox cases under investigation in Chicago area
All the cases in the Chicago area were among men between the ages of 24 and 46.
Mpox outbreak "not over," warns CDC
The CDC is expected to release new vaccine effectiveness data this week.
FDA approves drug to treat hot flashes resulting from menopause
The daily pill is the first of its kind approved to treat hot flashes.
First epinephrine nasal spray clears key FDA hurdle
The product could be the first nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
Youth mental health crisis may be improving, early ER data suggests
The CDC reports emergency room visits slowed for suicide attempts and overdoses by adolescents.
CDC investigating possible mpox resurgence amid dozens of new cases
After weeks of few to no cases in the U.S., Chicago health officials warned of a "resurgence" in mpox.
FDA panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill, teeing up approval
Perrigo wants to sell its Opill brand birth control pills in stores without a prescription.
Thousands of COVID tests recalled over bacteria risk, FDA warns
500,000 "Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests" distributed to CVS and 16,000 distributed to Amazon should be thrown out.
Thousands of COVID tests recalled over bacteria risk, FDA warns
500,000 "Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests" distributed to CVS and 16,000 distributed to Amazon should be thrown out.
FDA considering first over-the-counter birth control pill
Drugmaker HRA Pharma wants to sell birth control pills without a prescription.
COVID is no longer a global health emergency, WHO says
The World Health Organization declared an end to the global COVID-19 emergency, but said countries should not let down their guard.
Thousands of COVID tests recalled over bacteria risk, FDA warns
500,000 "Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests" distributed to CVS and 16,000 distributed to Amazon should be thrown out.
COVID fell to fourth leading cause of death for Americans in 2022
The virus ranked behind deaths from heart disease, cancer and drug overdoses in 2022.
FDA approves first RSV vaccine to protect older adults
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.