Nara Organics has recalled all Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula sold in the United States after three infants developed botulism and were hospitalized. Federal officials said no deaths have been reported and no tested lots have been positive for Clostridium botulinum.
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The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than two decades. The broad-spectrum UV filter has been used for years in Europe and other countries and is expected in U.S. products by year’s end.
Moderna's personalized mRNA vaccine halves the risk of melanoma returning within five years, boosting survival and showing low toxicity in a clinical trial. The vaccine trains the immune system to target tumor-specific proteins, offering new hope for high-risk skin cancer patients.
Daraxonrasib nearly doubles median survival for advanced pancreatic cancer patients and offers better quality of life compared to chemotherapy. The oral drug targets KRAS mutations and is moving toward expedited FDA approval.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg is stepping down as acting director of the FDA's drug evaluation center amid internal agency conflicts and recent leadership changes. Her tenure was marked by controversy over vaccine policies and regulatory decisions.
The Supreme Court extends a temporary order maintaining mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone while reviewing a case that could limit its availability nationwide.
A federal appeals court has blocked the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide, requiring in-person dispensing and limiting access through telehealth. The ruling supports Louisiana's abortion restrictions and challenges FDA regulations established during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends a proposed 12% budget cut and vaccine policy changes amid sharp criticism from Democrats during House hearings. He addresses measles outbreaks, staffing changes, and announces reforms to federal health agencies.