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07/11/2026 · Clancy

FDA panel backs Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for older adults

An FDA advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend approval of Moderna's messenger RNA-based influenza vaccine for older adults. The recommendation represents a step toward broader use of mRNA technology beyond COVID-19 vaccines.

07/10/2026

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Nara Organics Recalls Baby Formula Tied to Multistate Botulism Cases

Nara Organics initiated a nationwide recall of its organic baby formula Saturday following reports of infant botulism cases across multiple states. The formula, sold through Target stores and online retailers, prompted action from federal health authorities.

07/08/2026

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Primary Care Doctors Voice Concerns About Telehealth Companies' Role in Obesity Drug Prescribing

Primary care doctors have expressed concerns about telehealth companies' expanding role in prescribing obesity medications, citing potential conflicts between providing medical care and controlling drug costs. Insurance companies increasingly require patients to use specific telehealth platforms before approving prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs.

07/07/2026

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McConnell Hospitalized in Kentucky

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., entered a hospital on Sunday, his office announced. His spokesperson provided no information about his medical condition or expected length of stay.

07/02/2026

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Telehealth Companies Become Insurance Gatekeepers for Obesity Medications

Major insurers now require patients seeking obesity medications to work with telehealth companies before coverage kicks in. The arrangement gives online providers a direct role in determining which patients receive the drugs.

07/01/2026

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Agencies Complete First Drone Delivery of Human Kidney Beyond Visual Range

Researchers from three organizations successfully transported a human kidney by drone beyond visual line of sight in a study completed in Hampton, Virginia. The demonstration marks the first time an organ has traveled this way.

06/30/2026

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