The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intention to restrict GLP-1 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used in non-FDA-approved compounded drugs, citing concerns over safety and efficacy, according to a statement released on February 6, 2026. Simultaneously, the 2026 Olympic Winter Games began, overshadowed by rumors of male ski jumpers injecting their penises with fillers to gain a competitive advantage. In other news, researchers revealed that malicious code in open-source packages on npm and PyPI repositories compromised the wallets of dYdX cryptocurrency exchange users. Finally, an experimental surgical procedure is helping cancer survivors give birth, with a recent success story in Switzerland.
The FDA's actions target companies, including Hims and Hers, that mass-market compounded drugs as alternatives to FDA-approved medications. The FDA aims to protect consumers from drugs whose quality, safety, and efficacy cannot be verified. "We take seriously any potential violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act," stated Martin A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H., Commissioner of Food and Drugs. The FDA is also taking steps to combat misleading direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing.
Meanwhile, at the Olympics, speculation arose that male ski jumpers were using penis fillers to increase the surface area of their jumpsuits. The rumor suggests that a larger bulge, detected during pre-season 3D body scans, could allow jumpers to use extra centimeters of material in their suits, potentially improving their glide. A 2025 study published in the journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living indicated that even a small increase in fabric could make a difference in the sport.
In the tech world, security researchers discovered that malicious code in open-source packages on npm and PyPI repositories had stolen wallet credentials from dYdX developers and backend systems. The compromised packages included npm (dydxprotocolv4-client-js): 3.4.1 and 1.22.1. The researchers from security firm Socket warned that every application using the compromised npm versions was at risk, leading to complete wallet compromise and irreversible cryptocurrency theft.
In a positive development, an experimental surgical procedure is helping cancer survivors give birth. The procedure involves temporarily moving the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes out of the way during cancer treatment. Once treatment is complete, the organs are returned to their original positions. Last week, a team in Switzerland announced the birth of a baby boy, Lucien, whose mother underwent the procedure. This was the fifth baby born after the surgery and the first in Europe, according to Daniela Huber, the gyno-oncologist who performed the operation.
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