U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Global Health & Biotech 15 Oct 2026, 08:50 AM IST

FDA Moves to Tighten Rare-Disease Drug Reviews as New Leadership Seeks Consistency

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing a broad reset of how rare-disease medicines are evaluated, with new leadership signaling a push for a more consistent, fit-for-purpose framework that could reshape development standards across the sector. The initiative is likely to affect trial design, evidence expectations and manufacturing oversight, with implications for biotech valuations and the pace of future approvals.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 04:03 AM IST

Popular Eye Drops Sold at Walgreens Recalled Over Sterility Concerns

A broad recall of eye drops sold through Walgreens and other retail channels has raised fresh concerns about product sterility and consumer safety in the over-the-counter eye care market. Regulators said certain bottles distributed under multiple brand names may not meet sterility standards, prompting a precautionary removal from shelves and renewed scrutiny of manufacturing controls.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 02:18 PM IST

Giant Australian Stick Insect Mystery Solved After Decades of Scientific Misidentification

Scientists have resolved a long-running taxonomic puzzle involving a giant Australian stick insect that had been misclassified for decades, revealing that what was thought to be one species is in fact two distinct species. The finding sharpens understanding of Australia’s insect biodiversity and underscores how modern taxonomy can still uncover hidden species in well-studied ecosystems.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

FDA Finds Cyclospora at Taylor Farms Mexico Site, Deepening Lettuce Recall Fallout

U.S. regulators said they identified Cyclospora at a Taylor Farms facility in Mexico and at the site where the implicated lettuce was grown, sharpening the focus of an investigation into a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce. While the FDA has closed its probe, the findings intensify scrutiny of cross-border produce supply chains and the food-safety controls underpinning a major fresh-food supplier.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 07:18 AM IST

SpaceX’s Latest Starship Flight Wins Analyst Approval as Program Advances Toward Reusable Heavy Lift

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight drew a positive response from analysts after the vehicle completed key mission objectives and offered fresh data on heat shield performance, splashdown recovery and overall system maturity. The result reinforces confidence that the world’s most powerful rocket is moving closer to operational relevance, even as major technical and regulatory hurdles remain.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM IST

FDA Ends Cyclospora Probe, Ties Outbreak to Recalled Taylor Farms Lettuce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has concluded its investigation into a Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce, saying evidence points to a strong association with a production site in Mexico. The finding closes a food-safety probe that had raised concerns for consumers and added pressure on produce supply chains already sensitive to contamination risks.

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