Concerns have been raised that the presence of mifepristone in water supplies could reduce the fertility of the general population. The Environmental Protection Agency is evaluating the abortion…
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EPA Takes Action to Eliminate Animal Testing
The agency has updated approved testing tools and opened a new process for scientific method submissions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced updates to its list of approved…
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EPA Provides Update on Toxic Chemical Leak in California
The remainder of the 50,000 residents who were evacuated may return home. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that its goals are to ensure a cleanup is conducted…
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FDA Finalizes Food Safety Post-Market Assessment Program
Agency starts reassessing food additives and seeks new safety information The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a finalized framework for reviewing food chemicals already on the…
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EPA and HHS Hold Roundtable on PFAS Remediation
Administrator Zeldin has been overseeing efforts to remove the long-lasting chemicals from the water supply. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin is hosting a roundtable on Monday…
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NIH Opens New Research Center in East Palestine, Ohio
The five-year research program is intended to aid residents with the long-term health effects following a 2023 train disaster. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has opened a…
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FDA Permits Juul to Continue E-Cigarette and Refill Cartridge Sales
The decision ends a multi-year review into tobacco and menthol flavored products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that Juul can continue selling its tobacco and menthol…
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Administration Officials Announce Study of Long-Term Effects of East Palestine Train Derailment
The vice president, HHS secretary, and NIH director announced the health outcome initiative together Vice President JD Vance, a native of Ohio, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert…
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FDA Launches Chemical Review System to Ensure Food Safety
The agency will use a systematic evaluation of ingredients currently in the food supply. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new, proactive approach to reviewing…
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FDA Approves Three Food Colors from Natural Sources
Three companies submitted two blue colors and a white. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved three new naturally derived colors for use in American food products. Three…
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