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The FDA released final guidance outlining methods to improve postapproval studies on drug safety during pregnancy, aiming to provide clearer information for healthcare providers…
A rare hantavirus strain linked to a Dutch cruise ship has infected at least eight people, with three deaths reported and global health authorities…
The FDA has introduced one-day inspectional assessments to improve targeted oversight and expand facility coverage while maintaining regulatory standards
South African health officials report two cruise ship passengers diagnosed with hantavirus might have a rare human-to-human transmissible form of the virus
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has prompted health officials to take containment measures amid ongoing concerns about the virus's spread
Research funded by NIH suggests testosterone reduces glioblastoma progression in males and is linked to improved survival in patients
UnitedHealthcare will remove prior authorization requirements for nearly a third of medical services to streamline patient access and reduce administrative delays by the end…
NIH-funded study finds that small-molecule GLP-1 drugs reach deep brain reward centers to reduce pleasure-driven eating in mice
The FDA approved fruit-flavored vaping products for adults, marking a significant policy shift amid declining teen vaping rates and ongoing scrutiny
The FDA has approved marketing of four Glas e-cigarette pods featuring advanced age verification to prevent youth use while expanding adult access to non-tobacco…
