COVID variant BA.2.86 triples in new CDC estimates
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
FDA warns about Neptune's Fix supplements after reports of hospitalizations
The illegal Neptune's Fix brand supplements claim to contain tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin."
Most applesauce lead poisonings were in toddlers, FDA says
One family said their son had eaten the pouches up to six times a day.
More free COVID-19 tests can be ordered now, as uptick looms
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
Balance of Nature ordered to stop sales of supplements after FDA lawsuits
Two companies behind the supplements brand Balance of Nature had flouted years of warnings, the FDA said.
Why is there lead in some applesauce? FDA screening cinnamon imports
The FDA's "leading hypothesis" on the lead that has forced recalls of some applesauce products blames cinnamon from Ecuador.
"Staggering" rise in global measles outbreaks in 2022, CDC and WHO report
Measles outbreaks worldwide climbed 68% from 2021.
FDA approves a new weight loss drug, Zepbound from Eli Lilly
The medication, tirzepatide, was previously approved as Mounjaro for diabetes and will now be marketed as Zepbound for weight loss.
FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic
It is unclear if the counterfeit drugs, which many people seek for weight loss, caused the hospitalizations.
FDA moves to pull drug used by pork industry, citing human cancer risk
The manufacturer of the drug called carbadox claims the move is not "based on solid science."
Potential cure for sickle cell disease raises few concerns for FDA panel
Vertex Pharmaceuticals has hailed its treatment as "transformative" for patients with sickle cell disease. The FDA will decide on approval soon.
Flesh-eating parasite spread by sand flies has foothold in U.S., scientists say
Officials worry a deadlier parasite could follow in its footsteps — and dogs could be helping it spread.
Is your Ozempic pen fake? Group warns of counterfeit weight loss drugs
The warning about scams comes as sales have boomed for Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs used for weight loss.
FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID vaccine
Many previously vaccinated Americans will be eligible to get Novavax for the first time.
FDA investigating baby's death linked to probiotic given by hospital
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.