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F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine
News•Feb 18, 2026

F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine

The FDA has reversed its earlier position and will formally review Moderna's application for an mRNA-based flu vaccine after additional regulator discussions. This acceptance opens a pathway toward potential approval of the first mRNA influenza shot. The decision underscores growing confidence in mRNA technology beyond COVID-19 and could accelerate the timeline for market entry. Stakeholders now await detailed clinical data to gauge efficacy and safety.

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N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up
News•Feb 18, 2026

N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the current NIH director, has been named acting director of the CDC, a role he will hold while continuing to lead the National Institutes of Health. He replaces Jim O’Neill, who is slated for a nomination to...

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Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
News•Feb 16, 2026

Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs

Federal policies driven by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are creating a hostile environment for vaccine developers, prompting companies like Moderna to scale back late‑stage studies. A Texas startup canceled a new manufacturing plant, and a San Diego firm...

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Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
News•Feb 16, 2026

Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?

Direct‑to‑consumer advertising for prescription drugs is resurging, highlighted by Novo Nordisk’s $180 million spend on Ozempic TV spots in 2022 and $189 million in 2023. The ads use upbeat jingles and lifestyle imagery to present the GLP‑1 medication as a gateway to...

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Measles Outbreak Hits Ave Maria University in Florida
News•Feb 13, 2026

Measles Outbreak Hits Ave Maria University in Florida

More than 40 measles cases have been confirmed at Ave Maria University, marking the largest campus outbreak in recent memory. The incident follows similar exposures at Clemson, Anderson, the University of Wisconsin‑Madison and the University of Florida, indicating a broader resurgence....

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RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
News•Feb 13, 2026

RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools

Allies of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are mobilizing state legislators to repeal school‑based COVID‑19 vaccine mandates. The campaign combines grassroots lobbying, targeted ballot initiatives, and legal challenges aimed at overturning existing public‑health orders. Pro‑vaccine experts warn the push...

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4 Months Trapped in a Hospital for an Obsolete Way of Treating Their Disease
News•Feb 12, 2026

4 Months Trapped in a Hospital for an Obsolete Way of Treating Their Disease

A multi‑drug‑resistant tuberculosis (MDR‑TB) ward in northern Cameroon continues to confine patients like Asta Djouma for months, despite World Health Organization guidelines that deem long‑term isolation obsolete. The government mandates hospitalization until patients test negative, separating them from families and...

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Senate Questions Health Care Firm for Profiting Off Program Meant for Poor
News•Feb 12, 2026

Senate Questions Health Care Firm for Profiting Off Program Meant for Poor

The Senate Health Committee has subpoenaed Apexus, a for‑profit Texas firm that administers the federal 340B drug‑price program, to explain its earnings and business practices. Apexus reportedly generated $227 million in revenue in 2022 with profit margins above 80 percent, despite the...

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New Method Can Find Hidden Eggs to Aid in Fertility Treatment
News•Feb 12, 2026

New Method Can Find Hidden Eggs to Aid in Fertility Treatment

Researchers at AutoIVF introduced OvaReady, a microfluidic device that scans discarded follicular fluid and retrieves eggs missed by traditional microscopy. In a study of 582 patients across four U.S. clinics, the system found additional viable eggs in 316 cases, yielding...

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Four States Sue Administration Over Loss of Public Health Funds
News•Feb 12, 2026

Four States Sue Administration Over Loss of Public Health Funds

Four Democratic‑led states have filed a federal lawsuit accusing the current administration of cutting public health funding as political retaliation. The suit targets recent reductions to programs that support HIV testing, treatment, and broader sexually transmitted infection prevention. Plaintiffs seek...

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Dr. Oz Says Drinking Is a ‘Social Lubricant.’ Some Experts Worry About That.
News•Feb 10, 2026

Dr. Oz Says Drinking Is a ‘Social Lubricant.’ Some Experts Worry About That.

Dr. Mehmet Oz described alcohol as a “social lubricant” while the U.S. dietary guidelines were revised to eliminate the traditional one‑drink‑for‑women, two‑drinks‑for‑men cap. The updated recommendations now only advise Americans to drink “less,” despite evidence that even low‑level consumption raises cancer...

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