Peptide rules have shifted again and again, from advisory committee votes to a temporary policy HHS released on October 28. Christian Stella, PharmD, CEO and co-founder of Precision Medicine, works with both the medication and the policy, and explains what the change means for patients and providers.

Indiana has reported its first flu-related death of the 2026-27 season as New York and other states see unusually early increases in cases and hospitalizations.

A survey found that 27.9% of U.S. adults admitted exaggerating or inventing symptoms to obtain antibiotics, while researchers emphasized honest communication and the limits of the findings.

Bodum is recalling about 5.9 million French presses after 70 carafe breakage reports, including 48 burn injuries. The remedy is a plastic spoon and warning label, not a refund.

San Luis Obispo County officials say three Brookshire Farms E. coli patients developed HUS, while eight additional suspected cases remain under investigation and families monitor for symptoms.

Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has killed 5,026 people, while Africa CDC says about 80% of new cases are emerging outside monitored contact chains. U.S. travel rules begin Nov. 3.

Pennsylvania has reported 1,426 measles cases across 44 counties, including 268 hospitalizations and five deaths. Although weekly growth has slowed, health officials warn holiday gatherings could spread the virus.

The FDA says toddlers suffered complete airway obstruction after eating Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels bars and advises families to discard all varieties and seek care if symptoms occur.

Sen. Chris Murphy is recovering at Johns Hopkins after a stroke that began with sudden arm numbness. His office says he is alert, while doctors urge immediate 911 calls for stroke symptoms.

A new North Carolina health workforce report found registered nurse turnover reached 38% in western counties, while statewide vacancies, staffing shortages and projected nurse deficits remain significant.