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US Food and Drug Administration

Embattled top US vaccine official Vinay Prasad to step down

Dr Vinay Prasad has drawn criticism from scientists and former health officials over decisions related to health policy.
Dr Vinay Prasad has drawn criticism from scientists and former health officials over decisions related to health policy.

US infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart supplier’s whole milk powder, FDA says

The FDA sent warnings to retailers like Target in December for continuing to sell the products after they were recalled.
The FDA sent warnings to retailers like Target in December for continuing to sell the products after they were recalled.

US Health Secretary Kennedy flips food pyramid to emphasise red meat and whole milk

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., released new guidelines that urge Americans to prioritise protein and avoid the sugary, processed foods.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., released new guidelines that urge Americans to prioritise protein and avoid the sugary, processed foods.

In China, AI finds deadly tumours that doctors may miss

A hospital in China is testing a new artificial-intelligence-powered tool to detect pancreatic cancer in non-contrast CTs.
A hospital in China is testing a new artificial-intelligence-powered tool to detect pancreatic cancer in non-contrast CTs.

FDA approves first home-use headset to treat depression in US

WHO reaffirms no link between vaccines and autism

The World Health Organization's vaccine safety committee said new reviews found no link between vaccines and autism.
The World Health Organization's vaccine safety committee said new reviews found no link between vaccines and autism.

US vaccine committee’s hepatitis B changes would be most consequential yet

Some 3.5 million American children a year are recommended to get vaccinated against hepatitis B on the day of their birth.
Some 3.5 million American children a year are recommended to get vaccinated against hepatitis B on the day of their birth.

US FDA’s newly appointed drugs chief set to retire

Patients have begun asking for non-fluoride containing toothpaste out of concern for their children.
Patients have begun asking for non-fluoride containing toothpaste out of concern for their children.

Could weight-loss drugs turn fat cats into svelte Ozempets?

 A biopharmaceutical company has begun a pilot study of a weight loss drug for cats with obesity.
 A biopharmaceutical company has begun a pilot study of a weight loss drug for cats with obesity.

China’s grip on American medicine cabinets grows more entrenched

Some of the ingredients found in medicines used by Americans are produced only in China.
Some of the ingredients found in medicines used by Americans are produced only in China.

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