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FDA Set to Rule on First New Smoking Cessation Drug in 20 Years: Cytisinicline Decision Due June 20

Cytisinicline, a plant-based alkaloid for smoking cessation, has an FDA PDUFA date of June 20, 2026 — 8 days away. If approved, it would be the first new quit-smoking drug in 20 years. Phase 3 ORCA-2 and ORCA-3 trials showed significantly higher quit rates than placebo.

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UK to offer free Meningitis B vaccine to 1 million young people after deadly outbreaks

A major NHS programme will offer the meningitis B vaccine to around one million young people across the UK, including Year 13 students and those under 25 starting university. This initiative aims to protect vulnerable individuals entering environments where the disease spreads easily, following recent life-claiming outbreaks.

The Times of India

'I begged for this to work': A mother's desperate plea for her baby son

Bohdi was the first person in the world in a new drug trial.

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UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine

One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three people

The Guardian - UK

One million young people to be offered meningitis B vaccine on NHS after deadly outbreaks

The one-off programme is set to be offered to young people this autumn

The Independent UK

CDC June 2026 Health Outlook: COVID Summer Surge Risk, West Nile Early Season, and Salmonella Moringa Alert

CDC's June 5, 2026 respiratory data shows COVID very low nationally, but a summer surge is possible in South and West. West Nile positive pools confirmed in TX and LA. Salmonella-moringa outbreak expanding to 119 cases.

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US measles cases pass 2,000 this year as outbreak nears worst in decades

Outbreak driven by falling vaccination and misinformation as federal public health cuts hamper state response

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Kyowa Kirin to Present New Complementary Evidence Further Defining Clinical Utility of Mogamulizumab in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma at 2026 WCCL

PRINCETON, N.J., June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kyowa Kirin, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd (TSE: 4151), today announced new data further defining the potential of mogamulizumab in the treatment of relapsed or refractory mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome, two subtypes of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma,…

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CDC Admits It Deliberately Delayed COVID-19 Vaccine Study Showing Reduced Hospitalizations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is facing growing scrutiny after officials acknowledged the agency intentionally delayed the release of a study showing the effectiveness of the latest COVID-19 booster, a decision now fueling debate over transparency and public health messaging.

Latin Times

New York City Reports First Severe Mpox Clade I Case — A More Dangerous Strain Now Showing Up Across America

NYC confirmed its first severe mpox clade I case in March 2026. Over 79 mpox cases have been reported in NYC in 2026. Clade I causes more serious illness than the 2022 outbreak strain.

Medical Daily

Virginia Records Most Measles Cases Ever as Buckingham County Outbreak Continues

Virginia has reported a record 77 measles cases in 2026 with an active outbreak in Buckingham County. The VDH issued a clinical alert to healthcare providers on June 3.

Medical Daily

TAS:Doctor's drug prescribing had 'direct role' in deaths

A coronial investigation has found a now-retired medical practitioner irresponsibly prescribed drugs to two patients which played a direct role in their deaths.

AAP

US hits a scary mark for total number of measles cases — for the second year in a row

America’s yearly measles cases had not surpassed 2,000 since 1992 - before it did last year

The Independent UK

Teen's suspicious drug death referred to cold case cops

An 18-year-old's death from a mixture of drugs before being found in his car on a coastal street should be referred to murder investigators, a coroner says.

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How a Newcastle scientist developed a drug that could change the world

The drug blocks viruses and promises to prevent severe illness.

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Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients

New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus

The Independent UK

New HIV treatment could allow patients to go drug-free for two years

A quarter of people who took the new antibody mix were able to go two years without taking a daily antiviral pill

The Independent UK

FDA fast-tracks promising hepatitis B drug after ‘remarkable’ trial results

New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus

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Global Health Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Immunization Agenda 2030 at World Health Assembly

In response to these growing global concerns, the World Health Organization has reaffirmed its commitment to the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030). The resolution underscores the importance of vaccines and reiterates their role as one of the most effective, equitable, and cost-efficient tools in public health.

AAP

Fatality confirmed, disease rate dropping amid outbreak

The rate of diphtheria cases is dropping in a territory caught in the middle of a national outbreak after health authorities confirmed its first fatality.

The Independent UK

This new drug candidate is effective against measles and other viruses, researchers say

America has seen close to 2,000 cases of measles this year

The Guardian - UK

Key facts to counter online misinformation about perimenopause

Experts say some social media advice could obscure underlying health problems or create risk of unintended pregnancies

The Times of India

Vax crisis inherited, had no measles shots in stock when we took office: BNP govt

Bangladesh faces a severe measles crisis with hundreds of child deaths and thousands infected. The current government claims it inherited a complete lack of vaccines, blaming previous administrations for the outbreak due to halted immunization programs. Authorities are now racing to vaccinate, while the High Court considers barring officials from…

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Concern grows as contaminated alcohol hits bottle shops

Suspected illicit alcohol is being sold by bottle shops across Victoria, NSW and Queensland, exposing consumers to serious health issues.

International Business Times UK

How Did Aaron Carter Die? Psychiatrist Settles Wrongful Death Suit—But Blames Compressed Air Canisters

Aaron Carter's family has settled a wrongful death lawsuit with his psychiatrist and clinic, who agreed to pay a confidential sum without admitting fault, following his accidental death in 2022.

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