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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NIH and CMS Launch Data Initiative on Autism and Chronic Disease Research
HHS secretary says the partnership is “pulling back the curtain” to uncover the roots of chronic illnesses. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare…
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HHS Begins Removing Ingestible Fluoride Drug Prescriptions for Children from the Market
The fluoride treatment to prevent cavities may be creating gut microbiome and other issues. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a project this month as part of…
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HHS Conducts Review of Health Care Workers’ Conscience Rights Protections
The agency states that a hospital threatened the jobs of religious employees. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is conducting a compliance review into a hospital…
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FDA Launches Agency-Wide AI Integration to Accelerate Scientific Review
The new initiative seeks to reduce inefficiencies and improve review times across all FDA centers by the end of next month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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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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HHS Releases Review of Medical Interventions for Gender Dysphoria in Minors
The evidence increasingly shows significant risks of irreversible harm from puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgery. The Department of Health and Human Services released a comprehensive review this…
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President Signs Executive Order to Lower Prescription Drug Pricing
He said the U.S. will “no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging from big pharma.” President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Monday to lower prescription drug…
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Three States Request USDA Waivers to Remove Candy, Soda from SNAP
The states have requested to ban soda and candy from nutritional assistance. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas and Governor Mike Braun of Indiana filed a waiver with…
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NIH Reports AI Tool Reduces Hospital Readmissions and Costs for Opioid Use
NIH-funded study shows real-world benefits of automated addiction screening in hospitals The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that a clinical trial found that an artificial intelligence (AI)…
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