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Feb 24, 2026
Ralph Abraham resigned as CDC principal deputy director after less than two months, leaving the agency's top two positions vacant. The departure is part of broader HHS leadership changes under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Major pharmaceutical companies are highlighting their drug pipelines to offset upcoming patent losses, while Moderna confronts FDA rejection of its flu vaccine. The industry faces significant revenue challenges from patent cliffs in 2026.
Feb 19, 2026
Online telehealth company Hims & Hers withdrew plans to offer a $49 compounded oral semaglutide pill after FDA Commissioner Marty Makary called such products "illegal copycats" and Novo Nordisk filed a patent infringement lawsuit.
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 19, 2026
The FDA has reversed its earlier refusal and will now review Moderna's mRNA-1010 seasonal influenza vaccine application, setting an August 5, 2026 review deadline after the company proposed a revised regulatory approach based on age groups.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA has reversed its earlier refusal and will now review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine application, with a decision expected by August 5. The company modified its regulatory approach to address concerns about older adults.
Feb 18, 2026
European regulators approved a 7.2mg "megadose" of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy involving three weekly injections. The Danish drugmaker filed suit against Hims & Hers after the telehealth company briefly launched a compounded oral semaglutide product.
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 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 16, 2026
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the FDA will consider a petition to revoke GRAS status for dozens of processed sweeteners and starches, though he stopped short of promising new regulations on ultraprocessed foods.
Feb 16, 2026
The Indian Health Service announced it will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgams by 2027, citing environmental and health concerns. The move affects roughly 2.8 million patients and aligns with global efforts to reduce mercury exposure.
Feb 15, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application after initially rejecting it, reversing course within a week. The agency will now consider full approval for adults 50-64 and accelerated approval for those 65 and above, with a decision expected by August 5.
Feb 15, 2026
The FDA will consider revoking safety exemptions for ultra-processed foods including corn syrup, while retatrutide, a triple-receptor weight loss drug, advances through phase three clinical trials without yet receiving regulatory approval.
Feb 12, 2026
AbbVie reported stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue of $16.62 billion and EPS of $2.71, beating consensus estimates. The company advanced a toxin-based therapy in Phase 2 trials and filed suit challenging Medicare drug-price negotiations for Botox.
Feb 13, 2026
AbbVie filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government's decision to include Botox in Medicare's drug price negotiation program, arguing the drug qualifies as a plasma-derived product excluded under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA will review Moderna's mRNA-1010 seasonal influenza vaccine after the company proposed a revised regulatory pathway, setting an August 2026 decision date following an earlier refusal-to-file letter.
Feb 11, 2026
The FDA announced a full reassessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a chemical preservative used in packaged foods, to determine if it remains safe based on current science. The review follows decades of concerns about BHA being listed as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen."
Feb 13, 2026
U.S. regulators have received more than 1,400 reports since 2021 involving AI-enabled surgical devices, including allegations of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts. The FDA has authorized over 1,300 AI-integrated medical devices.
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.
Feb 10, 2026
Hims and Hers Health pulled its $49 compounded version of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss pill after the FDA referred the company to the Department of Justice for potential legal violations.
