‘Miracle fruit’ may help cancer patients fight chemo-related weight loss

A small West African berry known as “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its potential to help chemotherapy patients manage “chemo mouth,” a side effect that alters taste and can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss.

Cough drops and cough suppressants recalled nationwide recall: See the list

A Chinese drugmaker recalled multiple varieties of cough suppressants that were sold across the U.S. under several name brands, the Food and Drug Administration reported.

New drug significantly extends survival in advanced pancreatic cancer trial

Revolution Medicines reported positive results from a Phase 3 trial of its experimental drug daraxonrasib in patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.

What is Hib? Doctors sound alarm on deadly bacterial disease

Doctors are sounding the alarm on the potential comeback of a deadly bacterial disease that mostly affects babies and young children.

Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.

High-protein diet may help fight cholera, study finds

A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection in the gut.

Walmart Great Value Dino Nuggets lead warning retracted by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.

Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles

The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.

FDA approves Foundayo, Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 obesity pill

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, which will be sold as Foundayo.