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FDA classified a Class II recall for 80,000+ McCafé decaf K-Cups after a labeling error. Some pods may contain caffeine for Keurig.

HHS restored nearly $2 billion in mental health and substance use grants after abrupt cancellations raised concern among providers states and lawmakers today.

Epic Systems filed a federal lawsuit alleging a health data network improperly accessed nearly 300000 patient records through national medical exchange systems.

Scientists studying SuperAgers report preserved brain structure and cellular health help explain why some seniors keep strong memory well into their 80s.

Implanted living skin developed by Japanese scientists glows to signal internal health changes, showing how biological tissue can function as a sensor.

A Stanford study shows inhibiting an aging enzyme regenerates cartilage in animal models and human tissue, advancing osteoarthritis research worldwide.

Amazon Pharmacy is accepting US prescriptions for the Wegovy pill, with eligible insurance pricing and nationwide home delivery options.

INDIANAPOLIS, December 12, 2025: Eli Lilly and Co. announced that its next-generation obesity drug, retatrutide, achieved significant weight loss and reduced knee pain in a late-stage Phase 3 trial, underscoring its potential as a major advance in obesity and osteoarthritis treatment. The TRIUMPH-4 study evaluated retatrutide, a triple-hormone receptor agonist that activates GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon pathways, in adults with obesity and knee osteoarthritis. Participants receiving the highest dose of the drug lost an average of 28.7 percent of their body weight after 68 weeks of treatment, equivalent to approximately 71 pounds. Those receiving placebo lost an average of 2.1 percent…

WASHINGTON, November 28, 2025: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded a nationwide recall of imported cookware after new testing confirmed that several products may release hazardous levels of lead into food, posing long-term health risks to consumers. The action extends earlier recalls and reflects growing concern over the safety of unregulated metal cookware entering the U.S. market. The recall covers thousands of aluminum and brass cookware products imported primarily from South Asia, including cooking pots, frying pans, saucepans, milk vessels, and traditional cooking utensils. Many of the affected items are sold under trade names such as “Hindalium,” “Hindolium,”…

WASHINGTON, November 8, 2025: The United States Department of State has issued new instructions to consular offices worldwide expanding the list of medical conditions that may lead to visa denials. Under the updated guidance, chronic illnesses including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are now among the factors that visa officers can consider when determining whether an applicant may become a “public charge” and therefore ineligible for entry or permanent residency. The directive, recently circulated to U.S. embassies and consulates, broadens the interpretation of existing immigration law governing applicants who could require extensive medical treatment or financial support while in the country. The new…