July 10, 2025

HHS Scraps Preventive Care Panel Meeting

HHS unexpectedly canceled a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, prompting fears it may be dismantled following similar moves by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at other federal health agencies.

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November 17, 2023

FDA Approves Capivasertib With Fulvestrant for Breast Cancer

On November 16, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved capivasertib (Truqap) with fulvestrant for adult patients with hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or m...

The ASCO Post

April 29, 2024

Record Heat Waves Propel Surge in Heat-Related Illness

2023 brought record-breaking heat waves in the United States, significantly impacting vulnerable groups. Analysis by the CDC revealed a substantial number of heat-related illness (HRI) emergency department visits, resulting in multiple public health alerts.

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May 28, 2025

Kennedy Proposes NIH Publishing Ban

"We're probably going to stop publishing in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and those other journals because they're all corrupt."

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August 01, 2024

Tirzepatide Reduces Heart Failure Risk by 38% in Clinical Trial

Results from a trial reveal that Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, a weight loss drug, reduces the risk of heart failure outcomes by 38% compared to a placebo for obese adults, with significant weight loss and improved symptoms. Novo Nordisk's Wegovy also shows promise in reducing heart failure symptoms.

Reuters

September 09, 2024

FDA Lifts Hold on Low Blood Sugar Treatment

Rezolute Inc has received FDA approval to proceed with its late-stage trial for a new treatment addressing low blood sugar in individuals with congenital hyperinsulinism, with potential U.S. enrollment expected to start in early 2025.

Reuters

November 15, 2024

RFK Jr.'s Vision for U.S. Food and Drug System Reform

The FDA's nutrition department has to go: "They're not doing their job. They're not protecting our kids."

Reuters

November 01, 2024

Novo's Weight-Loss Drug Improves Liver Fibrosis in Late-Stage Trial

Novo Nordisk's latest trial reveals positive effects of weight-loss drug on liver health, pointing to potential benefits beyond weight management. #LiverHealth #Semaglutide

Reuters

April 01, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-Up: Key March Updates

March’s FDA approvals feature new biosimilars, first-in-class therapies, expanded indications, and diagnostic innovations across allergy, cardiology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and more.

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