"Staggering" rise in global measles outbreaks in 2022, CDC and WHO report
Measles outbreaks worldwide climbed 68% from 2021.
FDA approves a new weight loss drug, Zepbound from Eli Lilly
The medication, tirzepatide, was previously approved as Mounjaro for diabetes and will now be marketed as Zepbound for weight loss.
FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic
It is unclear if the counterfeit drugs, which many people seek for weight loss, caused the hospitalizations.
FDA moves to pull drug used by pork industry, citing human cancer risk
The manufacturer of the drug called carbadox claims the move is not "based on solid science."
Potential cure for sickle cell disease raises few concerns for FDA panel
Vertex Pharmaceuticals has hailed its treatment as "transformative" for patients with sickle cell disease. The FDA will decide on approval soon.
Flesh-eating parasite spread by sand flies has foothold in U.S., scientists say
Officials worry a deadlier parasite could follow in its footsteps — and dogs could be helping it spread.
Is your Ozempic pen fake? Group warns of counterfeit weight loss drugs
The warning about scams comes as sales have boomed for Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs used for weight loss.
FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID vaccine
Many previously vaccinated Americans will be eligible to get Novavax for the first time.
FDA investigating baby's death linked to probiotic given by hospital
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.
In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."