FDA Pilots One-Day Inspections to Enhance Oversight Efficiency
The FDA has introduced one-day inspectional assessments to improve targeted oversight and expand facility coverage while maintaining regulatory standards
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Two Passengers from Hantavirus Cruise Ship May Carry Rare Contagious Strain
South African health officials report two cruise ship passengers diagnosed with hantavirus might have a rare human-to-human transmissible form of the virus
Health Officials Respond to Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has prompted health officials to take containment measures amid ongoing concerns about the virus's spread
NIH Study Finds Testosterone May Slow Male Brain Tumor Growth
Research funded by NIH suggests testosterone reduces glioblastoma progression in males and is linked to improved survival in patients
UnitedHealthcare to Eliminate Prior Authorization for 30% of Treatments
UnitedHealthcare will remove prior authorization requirements for nearly a third of medical services to streamline patient access and reduce administrative delays by the end…
Oral GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Target Brain’s Reward Circuit to Curb Cravings
NIH-funded study finds that small-molecule GLP-1 drugs reach deep brain reward centers to reduce pleasure-driven eating in mice
FDA Authorizes Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes for Adult Smokers
The FDA approved fruit-flavored vaping products for adults, marking a significant policy shift amid declining teen vaping rates and ongoing scrutiny
FDA Authorizes Four New ENDS Pods with Age-Restriction Technology
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…
Elisabeth Armstrong Named NIH Chief of Staff
Elisabeth Armstrong joins the NIH Office of the Director to oversee operations and advise leadership with broad public and private sector experience
Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Strands Passengers on Cruise Ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has infected about 150 people and caused at least three deaths, prompting ongoing investigations and quarantine…