Second-hand smoke reached 2.7 billion in 2023
An estimated 2.71 billion people worldwide, including 767 million children under age 15, were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, and that exposure contributed to about 1.66 million deaths, according to a Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 analysis published in The Lancet Public Health on September 7, 2026. According to the analysis, second-hand smoke […]
FDA withdraws Krazati Erbitux colorectal approval
The Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn the accelerated approval of Krazati (adagrasib) in combination with Erbitux (cetuximab) for adults with KRAS G12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer who have previously been treated with a fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy regimen. The withdrawal took effect September 1, 2026, according to the FDA’s list of […]
Abbott TactiFlex Duo ablation catheter approved
The Food and Drug Administration approved Abbott’s TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled, a device that combines pulsed-field ablation and radiofrequency energy in a single catheter to treat complex atrial fibrillation, according to a company announcement dated September 8, 2026. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases the risk of stroke […]
FDA approves Etcamah for ESR1 breast cancer
The Food and Drug Administration on September 4, 2026 granted accelerated approval to Etcamah (camizestrant) in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor for adults with hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer whose tumors develop an ESR1 mutation during aromatase-inhibitor and CDK4/6-inhibitor therapy, based on an FDA-authorized test. According to the FDA drug-approval notice, this […]
Kofinas garlic olive oil recalled by FDA
LMSI LLC, doing business as Kofinas Olive Oil, is voluntarily recalling its Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil because the product contains a garlic essential oil that is not approved for culinary use, according to the recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. The recalled product was bottled in glass bottles in […]
HHS names four permanent senior FDA leaders
The Department of Health and Human Services on September 8, 2026, named four permanent senior leaders at the Food and Drug Administration, filling the top posts at the drug, biologics, and tobacco centers and creating a new deputy commissioner role focused on technology and artificial intelligence. Michael Davis, M.D., Ph.D., moves from acting director to […]
Plymouth Households Can Prepare for Heat Events with New Resource Guide
As summer temperatures continue to rise, residents of Plymouth can access a new resource guide designed to help households and community calendars prepare for and navigate potential heat events. The guide offers information on understanding schedule changes, impacts on public transportation, utility planning strategies, and identifying community cooling centers. The resource covers a range of […]
Extreme Heat Poses Widespread Public Health Risks, Experts Warn
Large swaths of the country are currently experiencing a significant heat wave, with sweltering conditions presenting broad public health risks. This event highlights the increasing threat posed by extreme temperatures, which scientists link to broader climate patterns. The prolonged exposure to high heat has direct implications for health systems, workplace safety, travel disruptions, and household […]
Plymouth Residents Can Prepare for Extreme Heat with New Resource Guide
As summer temperatures continue to rise, residents of Plymouth can now access a new resource guide designed to help them prepare for and manage the impacts of extreme heat events. The guide, developed to address public-health risks associated with high temperatures, offers practical information on schedule changes, transportation disruptions, utility management, and available community cooling […]
Extreme Heat Grips Nation, Highlighting Public Health and Travel Risks
A widespread heat wave is currently affecting significant portions of the nation, bringing sweltering conditions and prompting discussions about public health risks. This prolonged period of extreme temperatures has become a critical focus for health systems, employers, and individuals preparing for its impacts. The connection between extreme heat and public health is well-documented. Unlike other […]