The extension allows a comprehensive assessment of ESRB’s age estimation technology proposal. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended its commenting deadline by 120 days for considering an…
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First Lady Speaks at UNICEF Champions for Children Event
President and Mrs. Biden in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. First Lady Jill Biden was the keynote speaker at the UNICEF event “Champions for Children:…
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CDC Warns of Annual RSV Resurgence
Mainly affects elderly people, and spread usually starts in Florida The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an alert this week regarding the annual spread of…
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FDA Issues Warning Letters to Three Infant Formula Manufacturers
The agency is urging companies to correct manufacturing processes to prevent contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to three infant formula companies, telling them…
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HHS Funds Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
$23 million is being awarded to 30 research projects. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $23 million in grant funding through their Teen Pregnancy Prevention…
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CDC Reports on Medical Mistreatment During Pregnancy
Minorities and uninsured or publicly insured receive worse treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report documenting widespread experiences of mistreatment during medical appointments…
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HUD Invests in Lead Hazard Reduction
The funding goes toward the removal of lead paints and lead pipes from older homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released $140 million to…
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Appeals Court Revives Alabama Puberty Blocker Ban
Says that there’s no constitutional right to gender-affirming treatments A three-judge panel at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a challenge to the state of…
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HHS Invests in Substance Use Treatments for Schools
Secretary Becerra announces funding to develop and support school-based mental health programs. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made more than $88 million available for…
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U.S. Businesses Warned of Risks of Involvement in South Sudan
That nation’s extended transitional government is violating human rights. The Departments of Labor, State, and Commerce jointly issued an advisory cautioning American businesses and individuals about the increasing…
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