FDA OKs New Next-Gen Pill for Rare Lung Cancer

June 12, 2025 – The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind oral pill to treat a rare type of advanced lung cancer that often spreads to the brain. The new drug, known as taletrectinib but sold as… Read more

FDA Approves New 3-in-1 Combo Pill for High Blood Pressure

June 11, 2025 – The FDA has approved a new pill for adults with high blood pressure (hypertension) that combines three medicines in one. Available in one regular and two lower doses, it offers a… Read more

FDA OKs Nucala for Hard-to-Treat COPD

May 23, 2025 — The FDA has approved the asthma drug Nucala for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is the second biologic therapy approved for the condition, following the approval of Dupixent for… Read more

FDA OKs New Shot to Protect Babies Against RSV

June 10, 2025 – The FDA has approved a new shot to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in babies during their first RSV season, which typically lasts from fall through spring. Clesrovimab, which is… Read more

FDA Greenlights New Treatment for Advanced Blood Cancer

July 3, 2025 — A new treatment has received a quick federal nod for a common blood cancer, which could affect more than 36,000 people and result in around 12,000 deaths in the U.S. this year… Read more

FDA Approves Moderna’s New COVID Vaccine With Restricted Use

June 2, 2025 — The FDA has approved Moderna’s new COVID-19 shot, an mRNA vaccine, with some limits on who can get it. The vaccine, called mNexspike, is for people who’ve previously received a COVID-19… Read more

FDA Approves First Oral Treatment for Rare Swelling Disorder

July 8, 2025 – The FDA has approved the first-ever pill to stop attacks of a rare genetic swelling disorder while they’re happening. The drug, known as sebetralstat but sold as Ekterly, is for adults… Read more

FDA OKs First-of-Its-Kind Lung Cancer Pill

July 7, 2025 – The FDA has granted quick approval to a first-of-its-kind pill for a type of lung cancer known as non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The drug, called sunvozertinib and sold as Zegfrovy, is… Read more

FDA Approves New Treatment for Dry Eye Disease

May 30, 2025 — The FDA has approved a new treatment for dry eye disease (DED) after studies showed it can help stimulate natural tear production as early as the first day of use. The new… Read more

Inlexzo: A New Bladder Cancer Treatment

Inlexzo is a new treatment for a type of bladder cancer in adults that hasn’t spread to the muscles and doesn’t respond to Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy. It’s approved for treating non-muscle invasive bladder cancer… Read more