Ethylene oxide is an odorless gas used to sterilize pacemakers, leads, stents and many other medical devices. Long-term exposure, however, can cause cancer. The Biden administration made it a priority to reduce ethylene oxide emissions, but many critics thought those cuts were too extreme.  

In its complaint, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said it cleared an unnamed female patient for discharge on Oct. 6, 2025. Despite setting her up with transportation and coordinating with family, she refused to leave. 

Small tears were found on the inside of some of Insulet Corporation's Omnipod 5 pods. The issue was linked to a total of 18 serious adverse events.

The updated recommendations represent a collaboration between the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and several other U.S. healthcare organizations. 

In one instance, a veteran's wife reported difficulty scheduling a critical imaging appointment for her husband amid concern his cancer was spreading. 

Many of the details are unknown, as an investigation is ongoing. The National Association on Drug Abuse Programs said it became aware of an invasion of its network in January 2026. The nonprofit supports 35,000 people—mainly Medicaid enrollees—in the state of New York. 

Adverse event reports for food, drugs, vaccines, dietary supplements and medical devices will soon be available in one place. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the change will simplify reporting for consumers and allow it to react in real-time to FOIA requests.

Researchers noted that these requirements are more common for Black and Hispanic patients, creating a critical barrier to guideline-recommended care.