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HealthFDA approves new Alzheimer's drug donanemab
FDA greenlights Eli Lilly's donanemab for early Alzheimer's, but safety risks and limited efficacy stir debate among experts.
HealthH5N1 mutation in US patient raises pandemic fears
Genetic sequencing reveals H5N1 mutation in a US patient, increasing risk of human-to-human transmission. Experts urge vigilance.
HealthCRISPR sickle cell approval: a cure with a catch
CRISPR sickle cell approval is historic, but the FDA's black-box warning over off-target edits raises safety questions.
HealthFDA panel rejects LSD therapy
FDA advisory panel voted against recommending LSD-assisted therapy for generalized anxiety disorder, citing insufficient efficacy data and safety concerns.
HealthCAR-T cancer risk: FDA warns of new danger
FDA warns CAR-T therapy may cause secondary cancers. New data reveals hidden risk that changes the game for oncology.
HealthH5N1 pig infection: first US case detected
The first US case of H5N1 pig infection has been confirmed, sparking urgent CDC investigation into potential pandemic threat.
HealthH5N1 bird flu: Nebraska dairy infected
Nebraska dairy herd tests positive for H5N1, marking spread to a new state. Experts warn of escalating risk to livestock and humans.
HealthH5N1 bird flu spread: Nebraska dairy herd infected
Nebraska confirms H5N1 in a dairy herd, the 10th state affected. The outbreak raises new questions about milk safety and viral evolution.
HealthFDA panel rejects COVID vaccine update
FDA advisory committee voted against updating COVID-19 boosters for fall 2025, citing shifting virus strains and limited data.
HealthFDA approves suzetrigine: first new painkiller in decades
FDA approves suzetrigine, a first-in-class non-opioid analgesic. The new drug could fundamentally change how we treat acute pain.
HealthFDA panel rejects LSD therapy for anxiety
FDA advisory committee voted overwhelmingly against approving MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, citing data integrity concerns and ethical lapses.
