Health Glance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to Novo Nordisk over its alleged failure to report adverse side effects, including death, in patients who took its GLP-1 medications, popularly known as Ozempic and Wegovy.
The FDA wrote in a March 5 letter that it observed “serious violations” of reporting requirements during an inspection at a Novo facility in early 2025.
The letter cited three deaths among patients using semaglutide, the active ingredient in several of its weight-loss medications, which it said were not properly investigated or reported. One of those cases involved suicide, according to the FDA.
The agency accused Novo of violating procedures that required the company to perform follow-ups in cases where death occurred. The FDA also said the company failed to report adverse reactions to the medication within the required 15-day timeframe.
More than 100 substances widely used in common US foods, supplements and beverages underwent no health and safety review by the US Food and Drug Administration, a new analysis of federal records finds.
Last month, Justin and Amy Miller packed their vehicles with three kids, two dogs, a pet bearded dragon, and whatever belongings they could fit, then drove 2,000 miles from Wisconsin to British Columbia to leave President Trump's America.
The Supreme Court on March 2 backed parents' right to be told if their child changes their name, or pronouns they're using in school, blocking California rules aimed at preventing teachers from outing transgender students to their parents.
Since September, 16 major drug companies have inked deals with the Trump administration to lower prices. But in January — the time of year when pharmaceutical companies typically roll out price hikes — all 16 companies released higher list prices for some of their drugs.
