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UK Warns of Severe Pancreatitis and Deaths Linked to Wegovy and Mounjaro
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency strengthened warnings after reports of severe pancreatitis and deaths linked to obesity drugs like Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Though rare, some cases were particularly severe, urging doctors and patients to be aware.
GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Amputation Risk in Diabetes Patients
A Taiwanese study found GLP-1 receptor agonists reduced the risk of recurrent major adverse limb events compared to other drug classes in diabetes patients. This suggests potential benefits in preventing amputations.
Patient Saved by 'Total Artificial Lung' After Lung Liquefaction from Infection
Chicago doctors used a total artificial lung for 48 hours to save a man whose lungs liquefied from a rare infection, followed by a transplant. Two and a half years later, the mid-30s patient is alive and working.
FDA Halts Regenxbio Gene Therapy Trials After Child Develops Brain Tumor
The FDA paused trials for two Regenxbio experimental gene therapies following a brain tumor in one child. The company announced the halt on Wednesday.
Guinea Worm Disease Hits All-Time Low with Only 10 Cases in 2025
The Carter Center reported just 10 human Guinea worm cases worldwide in 2025, the lowest ever, advancing the ancient disease toward eradication. This milestone comes a year after founder Jimmy Carter's passing.
US Approves $5.9 Billion Global Health Funding Package for HIV, TB, Malaria
Senate and House committees agreed on FY2026 funding including $4.5B for PEPFAR, $1.25B for Global Fund, and $795M for Malaria Initiative. The package supports ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 amid a January 30 deadline.
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day Highlights 200 Million Affected in Americas
PAHO marks the day noting over 200 million in the Americas suffer NTDs like Chagas and leprosy. Initiatives aim to eliminate 12 NTDs by 2030 through prioritized resources and national plans.
Experts Warn of Rising B6 Toxicity from Electrolyte Drinks and Supplements
Health experts report increasing vitamin B6 toxicity cases from electrolyte drinks or supplements, which can cause nerve damage. Awareness is needed to prevent overuse.
Non-Invasive Method Predicts Chemotherapy Response in Glioblastoma
Northwestern Medicine developed a non-invasive approach to determine glioblastoma patients responding to chemotherapy, aiding future treatment plans per a Nature Communications study.
Long COVID Brain Fog More Prevalent in US than India and Other Nations
A Northwestern-led study found US long COVID patients report higher rates of brain fog, depression, and cognitive issues compared to those in India and Nigeria.
mRNA Vaccine Shows Promise for Universal Cancer Treatment
UF and MD Anderson research demonstrated an mRNA vaccine boosts immune response against cancer, potentially enabling a universal vaccine and improving tumor responsiveness.
Brain-Immune Pathway Discovery Could Improve Heart Attack Outcomes
UC San Diego scientists found a brain-immune circuit; disabling it in mice nearly eliminated heart attack injury, per a Cell journal study.