FDA Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient to Boost Consumer Confidence
The FDA’s approval of bemotrizinol, a sunscreen filter used in Europe for decades, aims to restore trust in sunscreens and expand safer options in…
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Weekly Health Updates Highlight Assisted Suicide Access, Medical Neglect Claims
KFF Health News Minute covers expanding physician-assisted suicide access, allegations of medical neglect in ICE detention, preventive screening risks, and Obamacare cost concerns
FDA Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient After 20 Years of Stagnation
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol as a new active ingredient in over-the-counter sunscreens, expanding options for consumers and marking the first update in two…
New Maternity Billing Codes Could Raise Pregnancy Costs in 2027
Starting January 2027, doctors will switch to fee-for-service maternity billing, potentially increasing patient costs and insurance premiums despite providers' support
WHO Revises Ebola Suspected Cases Down Amid Ongoing Outbreak in Congo
The WHO reduced suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 116 from 906 as health workers confront persistent challenges in controlling…
FDA Proposes New Guidance to Streamline Gene Therapy Development
The FDA has released draft guidance to help developers accelerate gene therapy availability by leveraging existing scientific and regulatory knowledge
AI Medication Monitoring Failed to Detect Fentanyl Theft at Tennessee Hospital
A Tennessee nurse stole fentanyl for months while AI-powered drug diversion software failed to flag missing doses, exposing gaps in medication monitoring technology
WHO Chief Visits Congo Amid Rapid Ebola Spread Outpacing Response
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visits Ebola outbreak epicenter in eastern Congo where cases are rising faster than response efforts can manage
FDA Proposes Reducing Animal Testing in Cancer Drug Development
The FDA released draft guidance recommending fewer animal tests in cancer drug safety studies to streamline development and reduce reliance on non-human primates
Uganda Shuts Congo Border Amid Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
Uganda has closed its border with Congo to contain the spread of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus as confirmed cases rise in both countries