The CDC reported six new influenza-associated pediatric deaths in Week 6 of 2026, bringing the 2025-2026 U.S. season total to 71. About 90% of deaths with known vaccination status were in children not fully vaccinated.
At least seven people in California, Florida, and Texas have been sickened by E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made from raw milk by California-based Raw Farm. The company has declined to voluntarily recall its products.
New research from 18 countries shows COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, particularly with booster doses, significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia and other serious complications for both mothers and babies.
Novo Nordisk will reduce prices for Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus by up to 50% starting January 2027. Meanwhile, WADA investigates potential Olympic ban on weight loss drugs, and Brazil's Anvisa reports 65 suspected deaths linked to GLP-1 medications.
The FDA approved an oral version of Wegovy in December 2025, providing a pill alternative to injections. Clinical trials showed comparable effectiveness between oral and injectable forms of semaglutide for weight loss.
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.
| NCT ID | Title | Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04241705 |
Evaluation of Targeted Mass Drug Administration for Malaria in Ethiopia |
UNKNOWN | NA |
