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1,950 announcements from official sources, each one linking straight to the document that issued it. We record what was announced and who announced it. We do not rewrite it.
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States1 Oct 2026
FDA Approves First Heart Valve Designed to Grow with Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Autus Size-Adjustable Valve, a surgically implanted pulmonary heart valve for pediatric patients with congenital pulmonary valve disease.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States1 Oct 2026
Greenwich Rx Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Compounded Glutathione Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels
IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Tomball, Texas – October 1, 2026 – Greenwich Rx, a 503A compounding pharmacy, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its compounded glutathione to the consumer level. The product is being recalled…
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States30 Sept 2026
FDA Launches Nationwide Effort to Expand Scientific Expertise and Consumer Voices to Advisory Committees
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a broad, nationwide recruitment effort to expand the range of qualified voices and perspectives on its advisory committees— the independent bodies that inform some…
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States29 Sept 2026
FDA Investigation Leads to Charges Against Two Indian Nationals Involved in Transnational Counterfeit Drug Distribution Scheme
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida and the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice today announced federal charges against Swapnadip Roy, 33, and Vicky Ramancha, 37, both Indian…
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States28 Sept 2026
FDA Approves First Treatment for MCT8 Deficiency
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Emcitate (tiratricol) tablets for oral suspension to treat peripheral thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone levels in the blood that causes symptoms, such as rapid…
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States28 Sept 2026
FDA intends to evaluate changes to the PMTA regulatory framework
FDA is carefully reviewing its experience implementing the Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) rule, as well as recent judicial developments, including a federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the…
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States25 Sept 2026
Angiographic Catheter Recall: Boston Scientific Removes Imager II Angiographic Catheters
Boston Scientific Imager II Angiographic Catheters removed due to a manufacturing issue leading to tip detachment; could result in procedural delays, embolism
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States24 Sept 2026
Heart Pump Controller Recall: Abiomed Removes Automated Impella Controllers
Abiomed is removing Automated Impella Controllers due to purge cassette recognition failures that may lead to prolonged delayed in mechanical circulatory support.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States24 Sept 2026
Convenience Kit Correction: Becton Dickinson Issues Correction for Kits and Procedure Trays Containing Recalled Sodium Chloride Ampules
BD is correcting convenience kits and procedural trays containing recalled Huons Co. sodium chloride ampules
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States23 Sept 2026
Federal Court Enters Consent Decree Against Gold Star Distribution, Inc. Following Persistent Insanitary Warehouse Conditions
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation resulted in a federal court order, dated Sept. 21, 2026, stopping a warehouse operator from distributing FDA-regulated products including food, drugs, medical devices,…
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States23 Sept 2026
Early Alert: Ventilator Issue from React Health
IFT cable connector on VOCSN devices may become unseated and lose communication with internal flow transducer board leading to reboots, System Fault 10 Alarms.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States23 Sept 2026
Early Alert: Heart Pump Controller Issue from Abiomed
Abiomed is removing certain Impella Controllers with various hardware, firmware, and/or software updates based on a retrospective review of servicing records.
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States22 Sept 2026
Annual Report to the Nation: Progress Against Lung Cancer Drives Down Cancer Mortality
Learn the latest U.S. cancer trends, including falling death rates and lung cancer progress.
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States21 Sept 2026
CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health
CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States21 Sept 2026
FDA Updates Regulations to Advance Innovative Alternatives to Animal Testing
The FDA today issued a direct final rule that updates its regulations to clarify that non-animal methods can be used where appropriate for testing the safety of drugs and biological products intended for human use…
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States21 Sept 2026
Par Health Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Two Lots of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
ROCHESTER, MI– September 18, 2026 –Par Health is voluntarily recalling two lots of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) to the hospital level. The product is being recalled due…
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States21 Sept 2026
Convenience Kit Correction: AVID Medical Issues Correction for Kits Containing Huons Sodium Chloride Ampules
AVID Medical is correcting convenience kits containing recalled Huons Co. sodium chloride ampules.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States21 Sept 2026
Otsuka ICU Medical LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Due To a Product Mix-up with 10 mEq Potassium Chloride Injection
Otsuka ICU Medical LLC is issuing a voluntary recall for one lot of 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE Injection, USP, 100mL single pack to the user level due to a potential mix-up. The affected lot of 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE Injection,…
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States21 Sept 2026
Ventilator Recall: CooperSurgical Removes INCA Infant Nasal CPAP Sets
The cannula sets may exhibit a loose connection between the flexible tubing and the nasal cannula resulting in reduced effectiveness and decreased oxygenation.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States18 Sept 2026
Nitric Oxide Delivery System Correction: NOxBOX Updates Use Instructions for NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System
The NOxBOX NOxBOXi System may leak oxygen during inhaled nitric oxide therapy
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States18 Sept 2026
Sodium Chloride Flush Recall: Spectra Medical Removes Sodium Chloride Injection USP Ampules
Spectra Medical Devices is removing Sodium Chloride Flush products that were manufactured by Huons Co,. Ltd.
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States17 Sept 2026
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Pediatric Patients with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Fayuvi (rebisufligene etisparvovec-hopf), the first treatment for pediatric patients with mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA (MPS IIIA), also known as Sanfilippo…
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States15 Sept 2026
FDA Launches Expedited IND Pilot, Begins Accepting Applications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the final design of the Expedited Investigational New Drug (IND) Pilot.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States15 Sept 2026
Esophageal pH Monitoring Capsule Recall: Medtronic and Given Imaging Remove Esophageal pH Monitoring Capsule Delivery Device
The Medtronic and Given Imaging Bravo CF esophageal pH monitoring capsule can fail to attach to the esophagus or detach from its delivery device.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States13 Sept 2026
Centric Compounding Issues Nationwide Recall of Glutathione, Myer’s Cocktail, and Tri-Immune Boost Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 9/9/2026 – Houston, Texas, Centric Compounding is voluntarily recalling 6 lots of Glutathione 200mg/mL, Myer’s Cocktail, and Tri-Immune Boost injectable vials to the consumer level. The products…
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States10 Sept 2026
CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures
CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States10 Sept 2026
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 - Lessons from the World Trade Center Health Program
Paper examines 9/11-related health outcomes and lessons learned since the disaster.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States10 Sept 2026
Epidural Kit Correction: Medical Action Industries Issues Correction for Epidural Kits Containing Spectra Medical Devices Lidocaine Ampules
Medical Action Industries is correcting epidural kits containing recalled Huons Co. sodium chloride ampules.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States8 Sept 2026
BMC Medical Co., Ltd. Recalls Luna G3 APAP (Model LG3600) with Firmware G3-2.00.76 Due to Firmware Defect
On July 15, 2026, BMC Medical Co., Ltd. (BMC), Beijing, China, retrospectively reported to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a recall of 20,160 Luna G3 APAP (Model LG3600) devices distributed in the United…
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States8 Sept 2026
BMC Medical Co., Ltd. Recalls Luna G3 APAP (Model LG3600) Devices with Firmware G3-2.00.76 Configured with G3 A20-31.cfg
On July 15, 2026, BMC Medical Co., Ltd. (BMC), Beijing, China, retrospectively reported to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a recall of 20,160 Luna G3 APAP (Model LG3600) devices distributed in the United…
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States4 Sept 2026
FDA Takes Steps to Maintain Newborn Access to Life-Saving Starter Nutrition Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is taking action, consistent with the Trump administration’s commitment to protecting vulnerable patients and maintaining access to critical medical products, to…
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States4 Sept 2026
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to a New Breast Cancer Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded treatment options for adult patients with advanced breast cancer, reflecting the FDA’s commitment to advancing medical innovation and getting new treatments to…
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States3 Sept 2026
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Alexander Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zanvastro (zilganersen) injection for the treatment of Alexander disease in pediatric and adult patients.
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States3 Sept 2026
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drugs to Prevent and Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Cats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Capstar (nitenpyram) tablets and revised the EUA for Nitenpyram Tablets, the generic version of Capstar
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States3 Sept 2026
FDA Seeks Public Input to Advance Development of Botanical Drug Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a request for information (RFI) to gather public input on opportunities to advance the development of botanical drug products.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States3 Sept 2026
Early Alert: Breathing Circuit Issue from Draeger
Removal of VentStar Resus Neo hoses due to the potential for cracks resulting in restricted ventilation or delayed therapy.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States3 Sept 2026
Spinal Cord Stimulator Recall: Boston Scientific Removes Infinion CX Lead
Infinion CX Lead bodies may experience mechanical stress at the anchor site resulting in inadequate stimulation requiring lead explant and replacement.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States3 Sept 2026
Monitoring System Correction: GE HealthCare Updates Use Instructions for Portrait Core Services Software
Patients monitored on Portrait Mobile devices may be discharged (removed) from the Portrait monitoring system during an update to the Portrait Core Services software.
- FDA MedWatch Safety AlertsUnited States3 Sept 2026
B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 100 mL, in a 150 mL PAB® Container Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 3, 2026– Bethlehem, PA, B. Braun Medical Inc (B. Braun) is voluntarily recalling three (3) lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 100 mL, in a 150 mL PAB® Container, to the…
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States31 Aug 2026
CDC Launches New Overdose Prevention Data Channel
CDC launches a central data channel to track overdose trends and strengthen prevention nationwide.
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States28 Aug 2026
FDA Approves First Drug of Its Kind for Polycythemia Vera, a Rare Blood Disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Mimrylo (rusfertide), a new treatment for adults with polycythemia vera, a rare blood disorder that causes the body to make too many red blood cells.
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States27 Aug 2026
FDA Approves First Oral Drug Indicated to Treat Dermatomyositis in Adults
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lisraya (brepocitinib) tablets for the treatment of dermatomyositis in adults.
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States27 Aug 2026
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Generic Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Cattle
FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Bimectin (ivermectin) injection for the prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in cattle when administered within 24 hours of birth, at the time…
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States26 Aug 2026
FDA Approves First in Class Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a RAS inhibitor for the most common form of pancreatic cancer—delivering a new treatment option to patients with advanced pancreatic cancer…
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States25 Aug 2026
FDA Authorizes First Wearable Device That Continuously Monitors Both Ketone Levels and Blood Sugar
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized the Libre Duo 10 Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System for people aged 2 years and older living with diabetes.
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States21 Aug 2026
Outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts; people sickened with E. coli and Salmonella
CDC warns of a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprout product.
- FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States19 Aug 2026
FDA Approves First Therapy for Patients aged 8 years and older with Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an accelerated approval for Genglycos (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr) as the first-ever treatment for adults and children 8 years of age and older with glycogen…
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States17 Aug 2026
CDC Statement on Newly Released Kindergarten Vaccination Data
CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage.
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States11 Aug 2026
HHS Secretary Kennedy's Remarks Honoring David Rose - August 7, 2026
Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose's courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC.
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States5 Aug 2026
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States24 Jul 2026
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states.
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States19 Jul 2026
Statement on CDC Public Health Readiness & Response for the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM)
The FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities.
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States19 Jul 2026
Statement on CDC Public Health Readiness & Response for the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM)
The FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities.
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States17 Jul 2026
Shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations is source of cyclosporiasis infections in five states
CDC: Avoid Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states after Cyclospora outbreak; 1,644 sick
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States15 Jul 2026
New CDC Data Shows Decline in Healthcare-Associated Infections
CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety.
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States14 Jul 2026
Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response - 7/14/26
Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response - 7/14/26
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States10 Jul 2026
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: 7/10/26
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States7 Jul 2026
CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries.
CDC alert: Recall of frozen blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak; do not eat recalled product.
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States1 Jul 2026
CDC Encourages Americans to Stay Mosquito Bite-Free during America's 250th Independence Day holiday weekend
CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend
- CDC Online NewsroomUnited States26 Jun 2026
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda: 6/26/26
Audio file also available.