Second-hand smoke reached 2.7 billion in 2023
An estimated 2.71 billion people worldwide, including 767 million children under age 15, were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, and that exposure contributed to about 1.66 million deaths, according to a Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 analysis published in The Lancet Public Health on September 7, 2026. According to the analysis, second-hand smoke […]
FDA withdraws Krazati Erbitux colorectal approval
The Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn the accelerated approval of Krazati (adagrasib) in combination with Erbitux (cetuximab) for adults with KRAS G12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer who have previously been treated with a fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy regimen. The withdrawal took effect September 1, 2026, according to the FDA’s list of […]
Abbott TactiFlex Duo ablation catheter approved
The Food and Drug Administration approved Abbott’s TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled, a device that combines pulsed-field ablation and radiofrequency energy in a single catheter to treat complex atrial fibrillation, according to a company announcement dated September 8, 2026. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases the risk of stroke […]
FDA approves Etcamah for ESR1 breast cancer
The Food and Drug Administration on September 4, 2026 granted accelerated approval to Etcamah (camizestrant) in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor for adults with hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer whose tumors develop an ESR1 mutation during aromatase-inhibitor and CDK4/6-inhibitor therapy, based on an FDA-authorized test. According to the FDA drug-approval notice, this […]
Kofinas garlic olive oil recalled by FDA
LMSI LLC, doing business as Kofinas Olive Oil, is voluntarily recalling its Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil because the product contains a garlic essential oil that is not approved for culinary use, according to the recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. The recalled product was bottled in glass bottles in […]
HHS names four permanent senior FDA leaders
The Department of Health and Human Services on September 8, 2026, named four permanent senior leaders at the Food and Drug Administration, filling the top posts at the drug, biologics, and tobacco centers and creating a new deputy commissioner role focused on technology and artificial intelligence. Michael Davis, M.D., Ph.D., moves from acting director to […]
Novi Residents Can Prepare for Extreme Heat with Public Resource Guide
As temperatures continue to rise during the summer months, residents of Novi and the surrounding Oakland County area can access a comprehensive guide to navigating the impacts of extreme heat events. The resource aims to inform the public about potential disruptions to daily life, including changes in public transportation schedules, utility service planning, and the […]
Extreme Heat Poses Widespread Health and Travel Risks Across Nation
Large swaths of the country are experiencing a prolonged period of extreme heat, a phenomenon that scientists are increasingly linking to climate change. This broad heat event is raising concerns about its multifaceted impacts, from public health systems to the daily operations of workplaces and travel networks. The connection between extreme heat and health risks […]
Novi Residents Can Prepare for Heat Events with New Public Resource Guide
As summer temperatures continue to pose a risk, a new public resource guide aims to help Novi residents understand and prepare for the impacts of heat events. The guide focuses on public-facing information, detailing potential disruptions to daily life, including changes in community event schedules, transportation services, and utility operations. The resource is designed to […]
National Heat Wave Underscores Local Health and Travel Risks
A widespread heat wave impacting significant portions of the country has brought renewed attention to the multifaceted risks associated with extreme temperatures. The current cycle of sweltering conditions has prompted a focus on public health preparedness, workplace safety, travel disruptions, and household resilience across affected regions. Extreme heat has historically posed a significant threat to […]