WHO Reports Possible Human-to-Human Hantavirus Transmission on Cruise Ship
The World Health Organization says hantavirus may have spread between people aboard a cruise ship off Cape Verde, with three deaths and multiple infections…
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FDA Reports Low Contaminant Levels in Largest U.S. Infant Formula Study
The FDA’s comprehensive testing of over 300 infant formula samples found low contaminant levels, affirming the safety of the U.S. formula supply while promising…
FDA Proposes Excluding Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Liraglutide from 503B Bulks List
The FDA proposes to exclude three diabetes-related drugs from the list of bulk substances allowed for compounding by outsourcing facilities due to lack of…
FDA Approves Auvelity for Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia
The FDA authorized Auvelity as the first non-antipsychotic treatment for agitation symptoms in adults with Alzheimer’s disease dementia
FDA Approves Expanded Access for Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib
The FDA has authorized expanded access use of the experimental drug daraxonrasib for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer who have exhausted other treatments
NIH Awards $150,000 to Teams Innovating Nutrition Research in Autoimmune Disease
Fifteen scientific teams received $10,000 each from the NIH for innovative approaches linking diet and nutrition to autoimmune disease onset and management
Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three on Cruise Ship Near Cape Verde
A hantavirus infection aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and multiple illnesses while authorities work to contain the outbreak
NIH Discovers Novel Opioid Providing Pain Relief With Lower Addiction Risk
NIH researchers identified a new opioid compound that offers strong pain relief without typical addictive or respiratory side effects, showing promise for safer pain…
NIH Trial Finds Team-Based Care Lowers Blood Pressure in Low-Income Patients
A scalable care model in federally qualified health centers significantly reduced systolic blood pressure among underserved Americans with hypertension
Dr. Jonathan M. Green Named CEO of NIH Clinical Center
Dr. Jonathan M. Green will lead the NIH Clinical Center, overseeing its operations and expansion starting May 2026