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Trending Patient News: Week of December 8, 2025

December 12, 2025

Keeping you a step ahead is our priority. That's why we've gathered some of the top stories your patients might be seeing. Here are this week's highlights:

California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak

(AP)—Toxic look-alikes of edible varieties have caused multiple fatalities, prompting urgent safety alerts. Read more

FDA launches safety review of two RSV drugs for infants as Kennedy scrutinizes immunizations

(NBC News)—Concerns over rare but serious side effects in newborns have triggered a federal probe into RSV preventive therapies. Read more

Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products

(NPR)—Federal officials now suspect contamination may have affected every ByHeart formula product since 2022, as the outbreak grows to 51 cases across 19 states. Read more

FDA probes deaths likely related to COVID vaccines across age groups

(Reuters)—Officials are analyzing post-vaccination fatalities to determine if emerging safety signals warrant regulatory action. Read more

This ‘healthy’ cheeseboard staple could be quietly clogging your arteries

(Parade)—Goat cheese’s high saturated fat content may undermine its heart-healthy reputation. Read more

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