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NHS England Pauses New Hormone Prescriptions

NHS England has paused new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for 16 and 17-year-olds who question their gender. This decision follows a review that found previous research into the drugs' effectiveness and potential harm was "really weak." The health service launched a consultation on longer-term

Mar 9, 2:06 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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FDA Vaccine Chief Vinay Prasad to Depart Amid Controversial Decisions

Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of vaccines and biologic medicines at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will leave his post at the end of April. His departure comes amid a series of controversial decisions involving vaccine reviews and specialty drugs for rare diseases. The announcement was

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Review Finds Fatal Physical Harm in Case of Boy Who Died After Surgery

A review has found that a nine-year-old boy suffered fatal physical harm after undergoing surgery performed by a now-suspended NHS surgeon. Jack Moate died less than two months after the operation at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, with his mother stating he was 'in agony'. The case has been re

Mar 5, 10:05 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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RFK Jr. Challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks on Sugary Drink Safety

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has challenged two major coffee chains, Dunkin' and Starbucks, to prove the safety of their high-sugar drinks for teenagers as part of his 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative. Kennedy recently called on the companies to provide safety

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

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UK Competition Watchdog Launches Review into Private Dentistry Market Amid Rising Costs

The UK’s competition watchdog has initiated a review of the £8bn private dentistry market after prices for consultations surged by nearly 25% over two years. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced its investigation, citing concerns about rising costs and consumer uncertainty regarding

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

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New York Attorney General Orders NYU Langone to Resume Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

New York Attorney General Letitia James ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program within 10 days. The hospital had stopped the program after the federal government threatened to withdraw funding due to President Trump's executive order banning gender-affirming healt

Mar 5, 3:48 AM ET·5 min read

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Policy

FDA Issues Second Warning to Novo Nordisk Over Misleading Ozempic Advertisements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued another warning to Novo Nordisk regarding misleading advertisements for its diabetes drug Ozempic. This is the second such warning in less than a month, as part of a broader FDA crackdown on deceptive drug marketing following President Donald Tr

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·1 min read

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Couples Sue Southern California Fertility Doctor Over Alleged Embryo Relocation

Twenty-six couples from across California have filed a civil lawsuit against fertility doctor Dr. Brian Acacio, alleging he relocated their embryos without consent and held them hostage. According to legal filings, Acacio's medical license was suspended by the California Medical Board in December fo

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·5 min read

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Outbreaks

Inquest into Rabies Death Highlights Importance of Urgent Medical Advice

Yvonne Ford, a 59-year-old grandmother from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, died on June 11, 2025, four months after being scratched by a stray dog in Morocco. The incident occurred on February 12, 2025, when Ms. Ford startled the animal while sitting on a sun lounger at the beach. Despite the minor inju

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·2 min read

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South West Water Pleads Guilty in Devon Cryptosporidium Outbreak Case

South West Water (SWW) has pleaded guilty to supplying unfit drinking water after a cryptosporidium outbreak in Devon left over 140 people ill and four hospitalized. The company admitted the offense under section 70(1) of the Water Industry Act 1991 during a hearing at Exeter Magistrates' Court. The

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Frozen Food Manufacturer Expands Recall of Nearly 37 Million Pounds Due to Glass Contamination

A frozen food manufacturer has expanded a recall of nearly 37 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products due to potential glass contamination. The recall affects items under the Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Trader Joe's brands. T

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·2 min read

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U.S. Measles Elimination Status Review Delayed Amid Rising Cases

A key meeting to determine whether the U.S. will maintain its designation as free of measles has been delayed until November, according to multiple reports. The review, convened by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and led by health experts, was originally scheduled for April. The delay

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·3 min read

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NHS England Pauses New Hormone Prescriptions

FDA Vaccine Chief Vinay Prasad to Depart Amid Controversial Decisions

Review Finds Fatal Physical Harm in Case of Boy Who Died After Surgery

RFK Jr. Challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks on Sugary Drink Safety

UK Competition Watchdog Launches Review into Private Dentistry Market Amid Rising Costs

New York Attorney General Orders NYU Langone to Resume Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

FDA Issues Second Warning to Novo Nordisk Over Misleading Ozempic Advertisements

Couples Sue Southern California Fertility Doctor Over Alleged Embryo Relocation

Inquest into Rabies Death Highlights Importance of Urgent Medical Advice

South West Water Pleads Guilty in Devon Cryptosporidium Outbreak Case

Frozen Food Manufacturer Expands Recall of Nearly 37 Million Pounds Due to Glass Contamination

U.S. Measles Elimination Status Review Delayed Amid Rising Cases

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NHS England Pauses New Hormone Prescriptions

FDA Vaccine Chief Vinay Prasad to Depart Amid Controversial Decisions

Review Finds Fatal Physical Harm in Case of Boy Who Died After Surgery

RFK Jr. Challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks on Sugary Drink Safety

UK Competition Watchdog Launches Review into Private Dentistry Market Amid Rising Costs

New York Attorney General Orders NYU Langone to Resume Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

FDA Issues Second Warning to Novo Nordisk Over Misleading Ozempic Advertisements

Couples Sue Southern California Fertility Doctor Over Alleged Embryo Relocation

Inquest into Rabies Death Highlights Importance of Urgent Medical Advice

South West Water Pleads Guilty in Devon Cryptosporidium Outbreak Case

Frozen Food Manufacturer Expands Recall of Nearly 37 Million Pounds Due to Glass Contamination

U.S. Measles Elimination Status Review Delayed Amid Rising Cases

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