FDA - Food and Drug Administration
Targeted antibiotic gel helps 80% of pilot patients avoid foot amputation, Jerusalem trial finds
GentaGel’s biodegradable treatment releases antibiotics directly at infection sites for up to 60 days; the company is pursuing further trials and an FDA regulatory pathway.
Revolution Medicines gets FDA approval for targeted pancreatic cancer drug
What do we know about the multistate salmonella outbreak in the US? - explainer
Taylor Farms recalls salsa, guacamole over salmonella risk, weeks after cyclosporiasis concerns
'Miracle cure': 2-year-old steals show at White House announcement of hearing loss therapy approval
Most patients began to hear within weeks, with 80% achieving at least significant hearing restoration and 42% reaching normal hearing, including the ability to hear whispers.
Trump signs order to accelerate Ibogaine research for veterans with PTSD
The order focuses on advancing studies of ibogaine, a Schedule I psychedelic drug, for use in treating PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideatiation, and opiod addiction.
Israeli pride: Phytolon receives FDA approval – sparks significant interest in the U.S.
Millennium FoodTech R&D Partnership: Portfolio company Phytollon, which develops natural and innovative food colorings, received FDA approval to market its first product in the U.S.
FDA clears AI model to triage urgent CT findings, Israeli firm says
Aidoc won FDA clearance for a 'foundation model' clinical AI that triages 14 abdomen-CT indications in one workflow, aiming to surface urgent findings faster amid ED crowding and imaging backlogs.
FDA clears first US trial of Israel’s EndoArt synthetic corneal implant
EyeYon Medical says FDA granted IDE for a multicenter study led by Scripps Clinic’s Prof. Francis Mah, with enrollment targeted to begin in March 2026.
Arizona couple admits in court to faking cancer-curing 'smart chip' device
At clinics in Arizona and several other states, Mary Blakley and her husband told patients that, for just $300, they could provide a full-body scan to detect a variety of potential illnesses.
Forget the injections: The FDA has approved a daily weight-loss pill for the first time
A daily pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy shows significant weight reduction, greater convenience, and hope for making treatment accessible to millions of patients.
Weight-loss pill approval set to accelerate food industry product overhauls
As GLP-1 pills become widely available, food companies and restaurants are adjusting to rising demand for high-protein, smaller portions to meet weight-loss trends.
Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care
Kennedy proposed rules barring hospitals that provide such care from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs and prohibiting Medicaid from paying for it.
Israeli firm receives FDA approval to begin clinical trial of chronic corneal edema treatment
The company describes EndoArt as the world’s first synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic corneal edema.