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  1. Experimental obesity drugs Safety questions grow around experimental weight-loss drugs CBS News reported concerns over doctors prescribing retatrutide before FDA approval, while separate trial data for Zealand Pharma’s survodutide rattled investors over side effects Jun 9, 2026
  2. Vaccine safety research HHS confirms FDA withdrew studies on Covid and shingles vaccine safety An HHS spokesperson said the studies drew conclusions not supported by the data; reporting cited FDA work with firms to analyze millions of patient records May 6, 2026
  3. FDA scrutiny FDA’s Makary defends drug rejections amid backlash The FDA commissioner told CNBC he stands with agency scientists after criticism over recent decisions, including the rejection of Replimune’s melanoma drug candidate May 5, 2026