The new plasma-based diagnostic tool is intended to improve early detection of Alzheimer’s through a less invasive method. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the…
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Representative Gerry Connolly Dies After Battling Cancer
He was a nine-term member of Congress and stepped away from House leadership roles after the cancer returned. U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly of Virginia passed away this week…
Read MoreFormer President Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Cancer
Several U.S. officials offer good wishes and prayers. Former President Joe Biden revealed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer on Sunday. The disease has reportedly advanced…
Read MoreCongressman Steps Back From Leadership Due to Cancer
He was initially diagnosed and treated six months ago, but the cancer returned. Representative Gerry Connolly of Virginia announced he will step back from leadership roles in the…
Read MoreRepresentative Raul Grijalva Dies After Battle with Cancer
The 77-year-old congressman represented Arizona’s 7th congressional district. U.S. Representative Raul Grijalva passed away on Thursday after a long battle with lung cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer…
Read MoreFreshman Member of Congress Dies Hours After President’s Joint Session Address
Representative Turner was sworn into office in January. Representative Sylvester Turner experienced a medical emergency and passed away on Tuesday night hours after President Donald Trump’s address to…
Read MoreFDA Authorizes Nicotine Pouch Products After Review
ZYN nicotine pouches are approved for adults 21 and older, with restrictions to safeguard public health and prevent youth use. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the…
Read MoreFDA to Revoke Red Food Dye Authorization
The HHS Secretary nominee has called for improvements in nutritional guidance and stricter criteria for American food. The Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban erythrosine, aka…
Read MoreSurgeon General Recommends Cancer Risk Warning on Alcohol Labels
He published a report linking seven cancer types to alcohol consumption. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a report recommending that alcohol labels should include cancer risk warnings. The…
Read MoreEPA Advances Risk Evaluations for Carcinogenic Chemicals
Five substances have been designated as high-priority for evaluation, with plans to review five additional chemicals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized the designation of five…
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