Health

FDA probes Ozempic suicide risk link
New FDA investigation into semaglutide drugs like Ozempic finds possible suicide risk signal, raising questions about GLP-1 safety monitoring.

FDA approves new Alzheimer's drug donanemab
FDA approves new Alzheimer's drug donanemab, a monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid plaques. Eli Lilly stock jumps 4.2% on the news.

H5N1 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.

CRISPR 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.

FDA panel rejects LSD therapy
FDA advisory panel voted against recommending LSD-assisted therapy for generalized anxiety disorder, citing insufficient efficacy data and safety concerns.

CAR-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.

H5N1 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.

H5N1 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.

H5N1 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.

FDA panel rejects COVID vaccine update
FDA advisory committee voted against updating COVID-19 boosters for fall 2025, citing shifting virus strains and limited data.

FDA 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.
