Cigarette smoke and e-cigarette aerosol may have lasting effects on the body's immune system and blood-forming cells, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Irvine. The research found that exposure to cigarette smoke and e-cigarette vapor altered immune responses and affected hematopoiesis, the process through which blood cells are produced. The findings raise concerns about the potential long-term consequences of both conventional smoking and vaping on immune function and the hematopoietic system.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, citing significant Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) violations at its Ogden, Utah manufacturing facility.

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a listed Public Sector Undertaking and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has witnessed remarkable growth since its inception, scaling up to 140.50 MT of coal production during FY 2025-26. In line with the national skill development initiative, 

NCL invites online applications from eligible candidates for engagement as Interns under Round 3 of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) for unfulfilled vacancies across technical and non-technical disciplines.

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has cancelled three registration certificates issued to M/s Skintl Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., citing multiple violations related to the import, labelling and handling of cosmetic products. The cancellation order was issued by the Central Licensing Authority on 24 August 2026.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a detailed warning about the risks associated with unapproved and compounded GLP-1 drugs being used for weight loss, highlighting concerns related to product quality, dosing errors, counterfeit medicines and improper storage.