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A widespread Cyclospora parasite outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign farm inspections, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the U.S. imported produce supply chain.
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Takeda Pharmaceutical deepens its artificial intelligence push with a $1.7 billion collaboration with Iambic Therapeutics, targeting faster and more precise drug discovery. Full analysis on CorporateWire.
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A landmark peer-reviewed study finds that healthcare AI models and LLMs frequently validate false medical claims when wrapped in authoritative academic formatting.
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The World Health Organization has prequalified a new, more genetically stable polio vaccine, enabling faster outbreak response and supporting the final push toward worldwide polio eradication.
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Public health officials issue urgent exposure alerts across Southern California after a measles cluster linked to Disneyland and Los Angeles International Airport spreads across multiple counties.
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Eli Lilly receives regulatory approval in China for its inflammatory bowel disease treatment, opening a major new market and expanding the company's global GI drug footprint.
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A New Mexico newborn died of a listeria infection linked to raw milk consumed during pregnancy. Health officials warn all pregnant women against unpasteurized dairy.
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US health secretary RFK Jr. signals a comprehensive federal review of processed food ingredients, challenging the GRAS system and raising new questions about long-standing food additive standards.
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A major new study finds that regular consumption of caffeinated beverages including coffee and tea may significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline and protect long-term brain health.
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