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Why Whooping Cough Cases Are Rising in the U.S
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...

FluMist: A Convenient New Way to Protect Yourself from the Flu with At-Home Administration
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...

Semaglutide: A Weekly Injection for Significant Weight Loss
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,...

FDA News Update: FDA Plans to End Animal Testing Requirement for Some New Drugs
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,...

Can Boosting Vitamin D Prevent Painful Chemotherapy Side Effects?
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...

The Future of Alzheimer’s Drugs: A New Direction
What did the research discover? A review of the 2024 Alzheimer's disease (AD) drug pipeline found 164 clinical trials testing 127 drugs, a decline from 187 trials and 141 drugs in 2023. The pipeline consists of: 48 trials in Phase 3 (testing 32 drugs) 90 trials in...

Understanding Sunscreen Safety and Effectiveness
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...

FDA News Update: FDA Approves Novel Treatment for Hemophilia A or B, with or without Factor Inhibitors
For Immediate Release: March 28, 2025 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Qfitlia (fitusiran) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with hemophilia A...