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Trump Plans to Fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
President Trump has reportedly authorized the removal of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary after a series of political clashes, including a dispute over flavored vape approvals and a delayed safety study
Supreme Court to Decide FDA Role Over Mifepristone
The Supreme Court is poised to rule on whether the FDA can keep its authority over mifepristone mail‑order distribution, a decision that could preserve nationwide access to the abortion pill. Former F
Capricor Sues Nippon Shinyaku Over Duchenne Therapy
Capricor Therapeutics has filed a lawsuit against its Japanese partner Nippon Shinyaku and its subsidiary NS Pharma, accusing them of botching the launch of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy cell therap
FDA Proposes Stripping Gender from Regulations
The FDA unveiled a proposed rule to strip gender references from its regulations, aligning with a 2025 Trump executive order that enforces a binary view of biological sex. While the agency says the ch
Lubiprostone Slows Kidney Decline in CKD Trial
Japanese researchers at Tohoku University have shown that the constipation drug lubiprostone can slow kidney function loss in chronic kidney disease patients by reshaping gut microbes and raising sper
Minnesota Uses Lactonase to Block Plaque Signals
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have uncovered a way to curb gum disease by silencing the chemical chatter of harmful plaque bacteria, using lactonase enzymes to break down N‑acyl homoserin
Nocebo Effect Drove 76% of Covid Vax Side Effects: Study
Science writer Helen Pilcher argues the nocebo effect — where negative expectations produce real physical symptoms — is a vastly underestimated driver of illness, citing studies showing it accounts fo
Scientists find 645 reef microbes with drug-like genes
A global study of coral reef microbiomes uncovered thousands of previously unknown microbes and a wealth of biosynthetic genes, positioning reefs as a critical, yet endangered, source of novel drug an
Doctors warn biotin may harm cancer care
Many cancer patients turn to biotin supplements hoping to restore hair lost during treatment, but doctors warn the vitamin lacks evidence for benefit and may actually interfere with cancer care. Bioti
Brazilian Tree Compound Fights COVID on Multiple Fronts
Compounds from a Brazilian tree show promise in blocking SARS-CoV-2 at multiple stages, including cell entry and replication, while also reducing inflammation, according to lab studies.
Valverde Hospitalized After Fight, Misses El Clásico
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde suffered a cranioencephalic trauma after a heated training clash with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni, forcing him to miss the upcoming El Clásico. The club opene
Study Finds AI Hallucinations Boost Fake Citations
A new Lancet study by Columbia researchers shows AI‑generated hallucinations are inflating the number of bogus references in scientific papers, with fabricated citations climbing from 1 in 2,828 paper
Egg Intake Linked to 27% Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
A new Loma Linda University study of 40,000 seniors finds that regular egg consumption is linked to a markedly lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease—daily or near‑daily intake cuts risk by up to 27%, whil
Britons Evacuated from Hantavirus Cruise Improve
Two British passengers evacuated from the hantavirus‑infected MV Hondius are recovering, with one in South Africa and another in the Netherlands, while WHO assesses the outbreak’s public‑health risk a
Aging Researchers Cite Work, Slowing Breakthroughs
A new analysis in Science shows that as scientists age they cite older literature and shy away from disruptive research, a pattern that compounds with peer‑review and contrasts with the high‑impact wo
WHO says MV Hondius hantavirus won’t spark pandemic
WHO officials say the hantavirus cluster on cruise ship MV Hondius is unlikely to trigger an epidemic, noting limited person‑to‑person spread and effective contact tracing. Five cases, three suspected
FDA Reconsiders Rejected Rare-Cancer Drug
The FDA has decided to revisit a rare‑cancer therapy it turned down months earlier, a move that follows fresh accusations of political meddling in its review process. STAT+ and related coverage note t
CDC, FDA Halt Vaccine Studies Amid Political Censorship
U.S. health agencies are quietly silencing vaccine research and public messaging, with the CDC halting a COVID‑19 booster study and the FDA suppressing safety data on shingles and COVID shots. At the
FDA Reconsiders Ebvallo for Rare Cancer
The FDA has reversed its stance on Ebvallo, a therapy for a rare blood cancer developed by Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals and Atara Biotherapeutics, agreeing that existing trial data may be sufficient f
Ozempic Works Best for 'See-Food' Eaters, Japan Study Finds
A year-long Japanese study of 92 people with type 2 diabetes found that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic produce the strongest weight-loss and blood-sugar results in 'external eaters' — people who overeat bec
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