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Who is Vinay Prasad? US FDA vaccine chief to step down next month
Dr Vinay Prasad is a former epidemiology professor at the University of California at San Francisco. Prasad joined the FDA in May 2025, replacing Peter Marks.
2 min read7 Mar 2026US FDA recalls over 20,000 peanut butter products across 40 states over plastic contamination
The FDA recall for products including peanut butter and jelly manufactured by Ventura Foods and sold under various brands was initiated after inspectors discovered pieces of blue plastic in a production filter.
1 min read17 Feb 2026Novo Nordisk stock jumps over 8% after rival Hims & Hers withdraws knockoff weight-loss drug amid FDA scrutiny
Novo Nordisk stock jumped over 8% after rival healthcare firm Hims & Hers withdrew its knockoff weight-loss drug from the market amid US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scrutiny. Here's all you need to know about the pharma giant's stock price movement.
2 min read9 Feb 2026Experiencing hot flashes and night sweats due to menopause? FDA approves new hormone-free drug
Lynkuet is an FDA-approved, hormone-free pill designed to relieve hot flashes for women in menopause. Set to launch in November 2025, it may help reduce menopause symptoms without hormonal therapy.
3 min read28 Oct 2025Coca-Cola recall: Thousands of Coke, Sprite cans found contaminated, likely to cause health issues
The FDA recalled Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola and Sprite due to potential metal contamination, affecting over 70,000 cans. Consumers are advised to stay cautious as the recall may expand.
1 min read24 Oct 2025Cinnamon recall alert: FDA finds high lead levels in 16 brands, asks US consumers to stop use immediately
The FDA has recalled 16 ground cinnamon brands across the US due to high lead levels, warning consumers of serious health risks, especially during the festive season.
2 min read17 Oct 2025Public Health Alert: FDA recalls HAETAE and Roshni cinnamon over dangerous lead levels — ‘Throw away’
The FDA added HAETAE-brand and Roshni-brand ground cinnamon to its “Public Health Alert” list due to high levels of lead.
1 min read15 Oct 2025Big catch: India wins US nod for seafood exports; rivals China, Mexico face ban
India exported seafood worth $7.39 billion in FY25, of which more than a third or $2.68 billion went to the US. Indian shrimp exports to the US are currently less competitive than those from Ecuador, Vietnam, and Indonesia due to the steep 50% tariff.
3 min read9 Oct 2025Vinay Prasad is a Bernie Sanders acolyte in MAHA drag
A top FDA appointee who doesn’t think patients can be trusted to make their own healthcare decisions.
4 min read28 Jul 2025Sun Pharma launches alopecia drug Leqselvi in US after settling patent dispute
Sun recieved approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for Leqselvi in July 2024. Soon after the regulator’s approval, Incyte Corporation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Sun Pharma, alleging that Leqselvi infringed upon its existing patents.
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