MIT Technology Review
A startup claims its mystery drug combo turns back aging, but refuses to reveal the ingredients - because nothing says 'trust us' like a secret elixir.
The Guardian
FDA fast-tracks a pancreatic cancer pill that doubles survival, proving that even the most 'undruggable' cancers can be tackled with the right molecular glue.
The Verge
Food recalls are up, but fear not - it's not just your imagination, and the government's budget cuts are definitely not helping the situation.
The Atlantic
Protein-packed 'frozen dessert' pretends to be ice cream, sells out in 28 minutes, and leaves experts wondering if our metabolisms are the real casualty.
The Guardian
Trump's FDA pick sparks Democratic fury, Trump brags about Kim and tariffs, and a Pennsylvania special election flips - all in a day's work for the chaos presidency.
The Atlantic
The Trump team wants to boost testosterone everywhere, but the science says T-levels are dropping for complex reasons - and mass testing may be a waste of time.
BBC Business
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products amid salmonella scare, adding to its recent cyclospora outbreak - because one foodborne illness just wasn't enough for 2023.
Ars Technica
The FDA finally approves Moderna's mRNA flu shot after a chaotic saga involving vaccine skeptics, a rogue FDA official, and a defunct advisory panel. Because why make things easy?
Ars Technica
Two people have died from explosive diarrhea caused by Cyclospora, and the CDC is 'aware' but hasn't updated its numbers. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. is cooking salads on YouTube.
The Guardian
A test-maker says the cyclosporiasis outbreak may be slowing, but with so many caveats, we're not holding our lettuce.
MIT Technology Review
A dad's quest to get his three-year-old an unproven drug for a rare disease, thanks to Montana's 'right to try' law - because who needs FDA approval when you have hope and a prayer?
MIT Technology Review
Montana now lets biotech companies sell experimental drugs to anyone with $12,500 and a pulse, because who needs the FDA when you have a review board funded by the companies it reviews?
Ars Technica
An FDA committee stacked with RFK Jr.'s peptide-pushing pals votes to legalize unproven treatments, because who needs evidence when you have nepotism?
The Atlantic
The FDA's cyclosporiasis response has been a confusing mess of slow alerts, false positives, and vague warnings, leaving even Taco Bell-loving food safety reporters unsure what's safe to eat.
The Guardian
Taylor Farms recalls shredded iceberg lettuce in 27 states as cyclosporiasis cases spike; Taco Bell pulls produce, and RFK Jr. assures us it's just a summer thing - nothing to see here.
The Atlantic
Federal health agencies confirm shredded lettuce from Taco Bell caused the cyclosporiasis outbreak, but the handling was so confusing that Americans still don't know if their salad is safe.
The Guardian
Merck gets FDA approval for a new daily cholesterol pill that works better than statins and doesn't make your muscles ache, but will cost you $10.50 a day before insurance gets involved.
Ars Technica
Lettuce and Taco Bell are the leading suspects in a massive Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands, with Michigan bearing the brunt of the explosive diarrhea.
BBC Politics
Former top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins sues PM over firing linked to Lord Mandelson's security clearance row, claiming unfair process and legal overreach.
The Atlantic
America is in the midst of a cyclosporiasis outbreak, and the only surefire way to avoid it is to cook your salad - welcome to the summer of sad, warm greens.
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