Apr 19, 2026
Norovirus has been making its rounds again during the winter season, causing vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps that usually clear within one to three days. There is no specific medication, and hydration, bland foods and strict handwashing are the main measures recommended.
Apr 17, 2026
The FDA has announced plans to crack down on active pharmaceutical ingredients used in compounded GLP-1 drugs and warned about the risks of these products. The agency has cited counterfeit products, non-FDA-approved ingredients and more than 1,000 adverse event reports tied to compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Apr 04, 2026
Crohn’s disease is linked to kidney stones, dehydration and rare serious kidney complications. Monitoring, hydration and attention to medication-related risks can help protect kidney health.
Feb 26, 2026
The FDA issued early alerts for three medical device safety issues: Abiomed heart pump purge cassettes with leak risks, Trividia blood glucose monitors with misleading error instructions, and Medline homecare beds with fire and entrapment hazards.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA has expanded a recall of raw oysters from Stellar Bay Shellfish due to norovirus contamination and issued a nationwide recall of Tippy Toes baby food fruit puree due to elevated patulin levels.
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.