Officials say constantly mutating virus requires constantly updated vaccines. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an additional $1.4 billion to medical researchers through Project NextGen,…
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FDA Advisors Recommend Blood Pressure Surgery Device
A 12-member panel voted unanimously to approve the item’s safety. A panel of advisors for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formally recommended the use of a surgically…
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CDC Data Shows Suicides Reach All-Time High in 2022
Close to 50 thousand are estimated to have taken their own lives in the U.S. last year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released provisional data…
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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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NIH Opens Enrollment for Long COVID Clinical Trials
Symptoms, including brain fog, organ damage, and insomnia, will be studied separately. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) opened enrollment for clinical trials exploring four potential treatments for…
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HHS Invests in Rural Medical Residencies
The programs are intended to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in rural areas. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $11 million to 15 rural…
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FTC and HHS Warn Health Providers of Privacy Risks
Online tracking technology poses a risk to telehealth websites and mobile apps. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for…
Read MoreHouse Subcommittee to Probe Federal Vaccine Mandates
Relevant employment data was requested from President Biden’s administration. The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic announced a probe into vaccine enforcement of President Biden’s administration for…
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HHS Provides Guidance on Commercialized COVID Vaccine
Organizes phase-out of government purchases of vaccine doses. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a letter to insurance plans, preparing them for the transition…
Read MoreMigrant Children with Tuberculosis Released to 44 States
The disease is infectious if not treated. A new report released by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that nearly 2,500 migrant children with latent tuberculosis…
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