FDA Approves Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug Amid Access Concerns

A New Option for HIV Prevention The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved lenacapavir for pre-exposure prevention of HIV, a move seen as a major step in the fight against the virus. Administered twice a year, the drug offers near-complete protection, according to clinical data released last year. The

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Purdue Pharma to Pay $7.4B in New Opioid Settlement

A $7.4 billion settlement involving Purdue Pharma has received unanimous approval from all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The agreement addresses claims tied to the company’s marketing practices of opioid medications, including OxyContin. The proposed plan was filed in federal bankruptcy court in March, following

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CDC Vaccine Panel Restructured as Kennedy Replaces All Members With New Experts

Sweeping changes to immunization advisory body raise questions about future access and national vaccine policy This week, a little-known but highly influential panel within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention entered the spotlight. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—responsible for recommending vaccines and guiding what’s covered by insurance

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How a Bacterium Unrelated to Fish Got the Name ‘Salmonella’

A Dangerous but Misleadingly Named BacteriumSalmonella is among the most widespread causes of food poisoning globally, known for spreading through contaminated food, water, and even contact with pets. Each year, the bacterium is responsible for roughly 1.35 million infections in the U.S., leading in foodborne illness-related hospitalizations and deaths. A

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Midlife Coffee Habits May Promote Better Aging for Women, Study Suggests

Caffeinated Coffee May Offer Long-Term Health Benefits Emerging evidence suggests that drinking coffee regularly during midlife might play a role in promoting healthy aging in women. Recent findings presented at Nutrition 2025 in Orlando point to a modest but notable connection between caffeine intake and overall well-being in later years.

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Venezuela Earthquake Leaves Hundreds Dead as Rescue Crews Race Against Time

The Venezuela earthquake has become one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters in more than a century. This follows two powerful earthquakes that struck within seconds of each other and left widespread destruction across several regions. Emergency officials have confirmed hundreds of deaths and more than a thousand injuries. Additionally, there are

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