US FDA memo links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccines

November 30, 2025 9:32 AM

US FDA memo links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccines

COVID-19 vaccinations probably contributed to the deaths of at least 10 children who died of heart inflammation, U.S. Food and Drug Administration chief medical and scientific officer Vinay Prasad told agency staffers. "These deaths are related to vaccination (likely/probable/possible attribution made by staff)," Prasad wrote in a Friday memo seen by Reuters. "This is a profound revelation. For the first time, the U.S. FDA will acknowledge that COVID-19 vaccines have killed American children." ...

Apple Watch hypertension feature wins FDA nod, rollout next week, Bloomberg reports

September 12, 2025 10:09 AM

Apple Watch hypertension feature wins FDA nod, rollout next week, Bloomberg reports

Apple will roll out a hypertension detection feature on its smartwatch next week after receiving U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance on Thursday, Bloomberg News reported. Apple and the FDA did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. The company unveiled a blood pressure monitor in its latest Apple Watch at the September 9 event, where it also introduced a refreshed iPhone lineup, including a slimmer iPhone Air. The feature, pending regulatory approval, will not...