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Supplements: Are Warning Labels Losing Their Impact?

December 20, 2025

The FDA is thinking about a big change to how warnings show up on supplement labels. Right now, every time a supplement claims to do something good for your health, like boost your immune system or help your heart, there's a bold warning. It says the FDA hasn't checked if the claim is true. But soon

health

A Clash of Views: Vaccine Safety and Science

December 19, 2025

A recent debate within the FDA has sparked concerns about the future of vaccine safety and policy. Dr. Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, sent an internal email claiming that COVID vaccines had caused the deaths of "at least 10 children. " This claim was me

business

The Changing Landscape of Drug Discovery: A Look into the Future

December 19, 2025

In 2006, a young journalist visited Pfizer to discuss the company's research and development (R&D) plans. This was a time when the pharmaceutical industry was facing a significant drop in productivity. During the 1990s, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 311 new medicines. However, in t

business

A New Leader Takes the Helm at PureTech Health

December 19, 2025

PureTech Health has a new boss. Robert Lyne is now the CEO. He's been with the company for a while. He was the interim CEO since July 2025. Before that, he was the Chief Portfolio Officer. He's got a lot of experience. He used to be the CEO of Arix Bioscience plc. He's worked in life science and ven

politics

Big Changes Coming for Cannabis: What You Need to Know

December 17, 2025

President Donald Trump is likely to sign an executive order soon. This order could make cannabis more accessible. It might also change how it's classified and used in healthcare. The order could move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This would put it in the same category as Tylenol with co

health

More Women Can Now Use the Libido Drug Addyi

December 16, 2025

The FDA has recently given the green light to a wider group of women to use Addyi, a drug designed to boost sexual desire. This time, the approval is for postmenopausal women up to 65 years old. Addyi was first introduced a decade ago for premenopausal women dealing with emotional stress due to a lo

health

Tanning Beds: A Hidden Threat to Your Skin

December 16, 2025

Tanning beds are not just a way to get a quick tan. They can cause serious harm to your skin. Recent research shows that using these machines can lead to widespread DNA damage. This damage can increase the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by three times. The study loo

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Retailers in Trouble for Ignoring Baby Formula Recall

December 16, 2025

Big trouble is brewing for some major retailers. The FDA has sent warning letters to Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albertsons. Why? They kept selling baby formula that was recalled due to a serious health risk. This formula was linked to a nasty bacterial illness called infant botulism. It's especial

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Generic Lipitor Recall: What You Need to Know

December 14, 2025

A big recall of generic Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, has recently happened. This affects a lot of people who take this medicine to lower their cholesterol. The recall is because some pills didn't dissolve right, which means they might not work as they should. The company that made these pil

health

RFK Jr. 's Health Moves: What's Really Going On?

December 13, 2025

RFK Jr. has been making waves in public health, and not in a good way. He's been shaking things up at the Health and Human Services (HHS) since February, and the results aren't pretty. His actions have been more about pushing personal beliefs than improving public health. First off, he fired all 17