WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2026) – Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for large gatherings, following basic food safety practices can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness…
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced it will review new safety data on the Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi (lecanemab). This follows a prior decision to recommend its use in the European Union. Lecanemab is indicated for treating mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer’s disease. It is intended for patients with one or no copy of
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Two-thirds of England’s public maternity units need to improve their safety standards, the country’s healthcare regulator has found. Of 131 units investigated by the Care Quality Commission, just 35% have ‘good’ safety levels, with 47% requiring improvement and 18% rated ‘inadequate.’ Inspectors found issues such as long delays to triage and failures to properly report
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The US Department of Transportation has laid out a nationwide road safety plan [PDF] that will lead to cars communicating with each other. The agency is hoping that broadly deploying vehicle-to-everything (V2X) tech will boost its “commitment to pursue a comprehensive approach to reduce the number of roadway fatalities to zero.” The National Highway Traffic
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