FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine

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💉 The FDA has refused to review Moderna's application for its mRNA flu vaccine, mRNA-1010, citing issues with the design of its Phase 3 trial, specifically the comparator vaccine used.

🤔 Moderna stated they were surprised by the FDA's decision, as the trial design, which compared mRNA-1010 to licensed vaccines like GlaxoSmithKline's Fluarix, had been reviewed and accepted by the FDA on at least two prior occasions in April 2024 and August 2025.

🔬 The Phase 3 trial for mRNA-1010 enrolled nearly 41,000 participants and found the mRNA vaccine to be superior to the comparator vaccines.

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FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. | AP News

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✅ The FDA will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on seven unproven peptide injections, popular among wellness influencers and celebrities.

✅ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly pledged to loosen regulations on these peptides, which are often promoted for muscle building and anti-aging without significant scientific backing or FDA review.

✅ In July, an FDA panel will review peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 to determine if they should be removed from a restrictive category for risky, customized drugs and permitted for routine compounding.

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🚬 FDA greenlights Philip Morris's Zyn nicotine pouches, allowing them to be marketed as less harmful than cigarettes.

💡 The agency approved 20 Zyn variants, stating they "significantly reduce harm" and lower the risk of various tobacco-related diseases for users compared to smoking.

📈 Zyn, the U.S.'s fastest-growing nicotine product, saw Philip Morris sell 794 million cans in 2025, more than double its 2023 sales.

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🧼 Over 40 hand soap products are being recalled nationwide due to potential bacterial contamination with species including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens.

⚠️ These bacteria can cause infections like pneumonia and urinary tract infections, especially for individuals with weakened immune systems.

📍 Recalled brands include Assured, Blumen, DermaRite, KleenFoam, and SofCare, with affected products sold in multiple states.

🤔 The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating potential temporary health problems or a remote risk of serious consequences. Consumers should stop use, discard products, and seek refunds.

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