What did the research discover? Recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a significant rise in whooping cough (also known as pertussis) cases. For the week ending September 14, 2024 there were 291 new cases were reported, with New York and Oklahoma experiencing the highest numbers. So far in 2024, the U.S. has recorded over...
What did the research discover? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved FluMist for self- or caregiver-administration. FluMist is a nasal spray vaccine that helps prevent the flu (influenza) in people aged 2 through 49. While FluMist has been around since 2003, it previously had to be administered by a healthcare provider. Now, it can be given by...
What Did the Research Discover? A systematic review and meta-analysis examined how well semaglutide helps people lose weight if they are obese or overweight but do not have diabetes. Researchers analyzed data from eight clinical trials with 4,567 participants, comparing semaglutide to a placebo. The results showed that semaglutide led to significant weight loss: On...
For Immediate Release: April 10, 2025 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a groundbreaking step to advance public health by replacing animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs with more effective, human-relevant methods. The new approach is designed to improve drug safety and accelerate the evaluation...
What did the research discover? This study examined whether low vitamin D levels before chemotherapy increase the risk of developing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in patients receiving paclitaxel for early-stage breast cancer. CIPN is a common and painful side effect of chemotherapy that affects nerves, leading to tingling, numbness, and pain,...
What did the research discover? This study investigated how zinc oxide (ZnO) affects the safety and effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients when exposed to UV light. Sunscreens are generally tested based on individual ingredients, but their stability and safety depend on how these ingredients interact in a formulation. Researchers tested five common small-molecule...