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Feb 19, 2026
National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention following Jim O'Neill's departure. Bhattacharya will oversee both agencies simultaneously as the CDC faces significant instability.
Feb 17, 2026
The FDA has agreed to review Moderna's mRNA influenza vaccine application after initially rejecting it, following modifications by the company. A decision is expected by August 5, 2026.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine after initially rejecting the application, following a Type A meeting that led to a revised regulatory approach splitting approval pathways by age group.
Feb 17, 2026
Recent studies reveal significant barriers in accessing mental health care for children and maternal health services, with nearly 25% of children's mental health needs going unmet and abortion restrictions linked to increased maternal deaths.
Feb 16, 2026
The FDA reversed its initial rejection and will now review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine application after the company proposed a revised regulatory approach, targeting approval by August 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine after initially refusing, accepting a split regulatory approach with traditional approval for ages 50-64 and accelerated approval for 65 and older. Decision date set for August 5, 2026.
Feb 16, 2026
Artificial intelligence is advancing cancer care through early detection tools and improved clinical trial predictions. A Carnegie Mellon spinout is developing AI to identify high-risk patients, while predictive analytics are helping pharmaceutical companies prioritize promising compounds in oncology trials.
Feb 16, 2026
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the FDA will act on a petition to revoke GRAS status for dozens of processed sweeteners and starches, including corn syrup, unless companies prove they are safe.
Feb 14, 2026
The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Salmonella Newport with an NDM-1 gene linked to Rosabella moringa powder capsules, marking the first documented outbreak of Salmonella with an NDM-1 gene in the United States.
Feb 13, 2026
CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Salmonella Newport infections linked to Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules, with seven people sickened across seven states and three requiring hospitalization.
Feb 11, 2026
Measles cases are rising across multiple states, with over 40 cases at a Florida college and 18 cases in North Carolina since December. Federal health officials are urging vaccination as the U.S. recorded 2,280 cases in 2025.
Feb 10, 2026
The FDA reversed its refusal to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application after the company amended its submission. The agency will now consider full approval for adults 50-64 and accelerated approval for those 65 and older, with a decision expected by August 5, 2026.
