South Shore Hospital Bets Big to Bring Open-Heart Surgery Home
Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Feil Family Pavilion adds nine operating rooms and expanded ICU capacity — largely paid for with Sandy recovery dollars — and could host open‑heart surgery once state regulators sign off.
Letitia James Eyes Pregnancy Clinics Over Risky 'Rule Out' Ectopic Pitch
A watchdog says crisis pregnancy centers are advertising they can "rule out" ectopic pregnancy after a single scan. Medical groups say diagnosis usually requires follow‑up testing.
11,460 Blood Pressure Pill Bottles Flunk FDA Test In Nationwide Recall
The FDA says Inventia-made chlorthalidone 25 mg failed dissolution testing; two lots — 11,460 bottles — were recalled nationwide. Patients should consult their pharmacist before changing therapy.
UGA Study Crowns Tirzepatide King Of Weight-Loss Shots
A University of Georgia meta‑analysis found tirzepatide produced the largest weight loss among GLP‑1 therapies in non‑diabetic adults, but questions remain on durability and access.
Cancer Scare Rocks Cymbalta Generic as Pills Yanked From Shelves Nationwide
Certain duloxetine (generic Cymbalta) lots were recalled after tests found a nitrosamine impurity; regulators and pharmacists advise checking NDCs and talking to your prescriber.
Bronx Parents On Edge As Nara Baby Formula Yanked In Botulism Scare
Nara Organics voluntarily recalled all powdered infant formula after federal agencies flagged three suspected infant botulism cases. Parents who bought the product at Target or online are advised to stop using it and follow refund guidance.












