FDA Moves Toward Faster Drug Approvals
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 — In a major shift that could fundamentally change how new medicine reaches the pharmacy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Scientists reveal how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s
Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain’s protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes…
Bhattacharya to Do Double Duty at Helms of CDC and NIH
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 — An outspoken critic of the nation’s top public health agency has been tapped to lead it for the foreseeable future….
Study Links Advanced CTE From Head Trauma as Distinct Cause of Dementia
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 — For years, families of athletes and military veterans have watched loved ones slip into memory loss, suspecting the culprit was…
‘Operation Stork Speed’ Prepares to Overhaul Baby Formula Guidelines
FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026 — During their first six months of life, many infants get some or all of their calories from formula, but federal…
Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 — In a sudden reversal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review Moderna’s experimental mRNA influenza vaccine….
Scientists discover the body’s hidden “off switch” for inflammation
A new human study has uncovered how the body naturally turns off inflammation. Researchers found that fat-derived molecules called epoxy-oxylipins rein in immune cells that…
BJ’s Wholesale Club Issues Salmon Recall Across Seven East Coast States
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 — If you recently bought frozen salmon at BJ’s Wholesale Club, check the packaging before your next meal. Wellesley Farms Farm-Raised…
Sweetened Drinks Linked to Higher Anxiety in Teens
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 — While parents have long worried that too much sugar leads to cavities and weight gain, new research suggests that sugar…
Drug-Resistant Salmonella Linked to Moringa Supplement
THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 — It’s often touted as the “miracle tree” for its dense nutrient profile, but a popular moringa supplement is at the…