News & Perspective

Jul 12, 2017

Jul 12, 2017
Chicken and feed

Report calls for more data on alternatives to antibiotics in food animals

Some products have shown promise, but efficacy varies across animal populations and more study is needed.

Jul 10, 2017

Jul 10, 2017
Old smallpox vaccine

Panel's smallpox sample probe yields policy recommendations, lingering questions

Panel finds overall response was thorough, but notes policy gaps and some missteps after the samples were found.

Jun 27, 2017

Jun 27, 2017
Spinal nerve block

Head of fungal meningitis outbreak pharmacy sentenced to 9 years in prison

In the wake of new laws and tighter federal oversight, the FDA has done more than 400 inspections, sent 150 warning letters, and overseen 125 recalls.

Jun 21, 2017

Jun 21, 2017

Researchers explore drug pairings to fight resistant bacteria

A new rapid screening method streamlines the process of identifying "synergistic" drug combinations.

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017
Aerial spraying

GAO says diagnostics, mosquito control key in Zika efforts

Establishing an effective diagnostics protocol for Zika testing is of utmost importance, the GAO says.

Apr 28, 2017

Apr 28, 2017
yellow fever vaccine

Only weeks remain for US supply of yellow fever vaccine

Federal officials have a plan to fill gaps with a supply of a similar vaccine made in France.

Apr 10, 2017

Apr 10, 2017
Little brown bat

Packaged salad contained bat, possible rabies exposure

Two people who bought the salad have been treated as a precaution, but the CDC says rabies risk is low.

Mar 16, 2017

Mar 16, 2017
NIH researcher

Trump's budget cuts 20% of NIH; groups express outrage

The budget supports earlier commitment to Gavi vaccine initiatives but dials back funds for other global health efforts.

Mar 13, 2017

Mar 13, 2017
Sperm bank frozen storage

Feds warn of Zika threat to sperm donations in 3 Florida counties

The CDC warns of a potentially increased risk, especially related to sperm donation.

Mar 09, 2017

Mar 09, 2017
Raw milk soft cheese

Six ill, 2 dead in Listeria outbreak tied to Vulto soft cheese

Officials in New York state have detected Listeria in intact raw milk Vulto cheese.

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