An outbreak of stomach infections in the U.S., how the Cyclospora parasite makes people sick, and what researchers know so far about its origins
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July 18, 2026
The United States is currently battling growing cyclospora outbreaks in various states. Researchers say this is the largest such outbreak in the country’s history, and health officials have yet to determine the source. Since May 1, 1,645 cases of…
Why did Marty Makary resign as FDA commissioner? Conflicting explanations for flavored e-cigarette decision
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May 13, 2026
Marty Makary resigns from committee U.S. Food and Drug Administration According to the New York Times, there has been a high-risk policy conflict with the Trump administration over the approval of flavored e-cigarettes. U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
U.S. FDA says TV ads for Novo diet pill are false or misleading
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February 10, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said television ads for Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug were “false or misleading,” according to a Feb. 5 letter. On March 8, 2024, Wegovy pens were sorted on the packaging line at the plant in…