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Molecular Designs secures first FDA clearance for SimplicityDx Panel FluA/FluB/RSV assay

Molecular Designs, a physician-founded developer and manufacturer of molecular infectious disease assays, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance (K262789) for its SimplicityDx Panel FluA/FluB/RSV, the company's first FDA-cleared assay.

13 Nov 2026

NIH funding advances research into overlooked organisms in the human gut

Trillions of microorganisms make their home in the human gastrointestinal tract, where they influence everything from digestion and vitamin synthesis to immune response.

13 Nov 2026

14 million sleep records expose the social divide in sleep

More favorable social conditions are associated with steadier, longer sleep, according to long-term Fitbit data from the All of Us Research Program.

13 Nov 2026

Personalized mobile health coaching reduces gestational diabetes among pregnant women

A continuous, personalized mobile health (mHealth) coaching programme can significantly reduce gestational diabetes incidence among high-risk pregnant women, independent of changes to maternal weight - according to an international study published today in the Lancet Digital Health.

13 Nov 2026

Your plant-based dairy swaps could leave you short on iodine

A UK dietary model links dairy reduction to greater iodine inadequacy, highlighting iodized bread and fortified plant-based alternatives as policy options.

13 Nov 2026

Multicenter trial validates continuous pregnancy-to-postpartum mobile health coaching program

A continuous, personalized mobile health (mHealth) coaching program can significantly reduce gestational diabetes incidence among high-risk pregnant women, independent of changes to maternal weight – according to an international study published today in the Lancet Digital Health.

13 Nov 2026

New surgical approaches aim to improve stomach cancer outcomes

Sometimes innovation in cancer care means developing something entirely new. Other times, it means returning to an old idea with the knowledge and tools to make it work better.

12 Nov 2026

Unusual allergy triggers cause anaphylaxis in children and teenagers

When people think about anaphylaxis, peanuts, shellfish, or even bee sting often come to mind. Three medically challenging cases presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting show that severe allergic reactions can come from far less obvious places: a fish ingredient hidden in an energy drink, a natural hair oil and a popular children's sensory toy.

12 Nov 2026

Clinicians continue ordering food allergy panels despite false positive risks

New research being presented at the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) showed many clinicians in a survey knew that food allergy panel testing often results in false positives- yet they kept ordering it anyway.

12 Nov 2026

Experts warn against pharmaceutical influence in obesity destigmatization campaigns

We should be wary of campaigns by pharmaceutical companies to destigmatize obesity, say experts in The BMJ today.

12 Nov 2026

A 43-gram sugar gap separates adults who check food labels from those who rarely do

A nationally representative US study of 9,416 children and adults found that frequent nutrition label users consumed an average of 42.8 g less added sugar daily among adults and 14.5 g less among children compared with infrequent users. The findings suggest an association between checking nutrition labels and lower added sugar intake, although the observational study could not establish causation.

12 Nov 2026

Major report urges national nutrition standards for Australian childcare centers

A major report into Australia's childcare services has recommended access to nutritionally adequate food be included in national quality standards.

12 Nov 2026

Biologic drug offers promising protection against alpha-gal syndrome

The summer of 2026 was a particularly bad season for ticks. And with it came a rising number of cases of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) thanks to bites from the Lone Star Tick.

12 Nov 2026

Stocking epinephrine in schools protects students and eases family financial burdens

For school kids with severe food allergies, having epinephrine on hand at school can mean the difference between a scary moment and a life-threatening one.

12 Nov 2026

Language barriers delay early peanut introduction for many infants

Feeding peanut products to infants early in life is one of the best tools doctors have to help prevent peanut allergy.

12 Nov 2026

Study reveals frequent insurance denials for pediatric biologic allergy treatments

When a child's severe asthma, eczema, hives, or food allergy isn't under control, an allergist may prescribe a newer type of medicine called a biologic.

12 Nov 2026

Biologic drug for eosinophilic esophagitis lowers childhood asthma risk

Young children treated for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) with dupilumab (a biologic medication) were less likely to develop asthma in the future compared with children who received a different treatment.

12 Nov 2026

Muscle benefits of lifting weights while taking tirzepatide

Resistance training alongside tirzepatide helped adults with obesity retain more lean tissue and gain strength without reducing weight-loss benefits.

12 Nov 2026

Experts share key advice to prevent holiday foodborne illnesses

2026 has been an unusually severe and active year for food safety issues, particularly when measured by outbreak case counts and recall volume by weight.

12 Nov 2026

Beyond food: Bran-based gels show potential for targeted drug delivery

When it comes to colon health, the benefits of wheat and rye bran in wholegrain foods are well-known. Now researchers in Sweden have shown how these fibers may have a therapeutic use, too.

12 Nov 2026

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Food News and Research

Molecular Designs secures first FDA clearance for SimplicityDx Panel FluA/FluB/RSV assay

NIH funding advances research into overlooked organisms in the human gut

14 million sleep records expose the social divide in sleep

Personalized mobile health coaching reduces gestational diabetes among pregnant women

Your plant-based dairy swaps could leave you short on iodine

Multicenter trial validates continuous pregnancy-to-postpartum mobile health coaching program

New surgical approaches aim to improve stomach cancer outcomes

Unusual allergy triggers cause anaphylaxis in children and teenagers

Clinicians continue ordering food allergy panels despite false positive risks

Experts warn against pharmaceutical influence in obesity destigmatization campaigns

A 43-gram sugar gap separates adults who check food labels from those who rarely do

Major report urges national nutrition standards for Australian childcare centers

Biologic drug offers promising protection against alpha-gal syndrome

Stocking epinephrine in schools protects students and eases family financial burdens

Language barriers delay early peanut introduction for many infants

Study reveals frequent insurance denials for pediatric biologic allergy treatments

Biologic drug for eosinophilic esophagitis lowers childhood asthma risk

Muscle benefits of lifting weights while taking tirzepatide

Experts share key advice to prevent holiday foodborne illnesses

Beyond food: Bran-based gels show potential for targeted drug delivery

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