The agency has placed China at level 2, enhancing precautions for Chikungunya. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has upgraded precautions for travel to China as…
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President Calls on Drug Makers to Reduce Prices Within 60 Days
Nearly half of prescription prices rose higher than the rate of inflation between 2022 and 2023. President Donald Trump sent letters to over a dozen pharmaceutical companies at…
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HHS Secretary Pulls $500 Million from mRNA Vaccine Research
Biomedical research will continue with a focus on whole-virus vaccines and novel platforms. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. revoked $500 million in mRNA vaccine development contracts…
Read MoreHHS Launches $100 Million Pilot Program for Hepatitis C Testing and Research
Secretary Kennedy announced available funding for communities with large homeless populations. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a $100 million pilot program for Hepatitis C…
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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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Labor Department Launches Online Resource for Disabled Vets
The “Veterans Accommodations Toolkit” is intended to assist disabled veterans fund employment. The Department of Labor announced the launch last month of the Veterans Accommodation Toolkit. Developed by…
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VA Moves to Extend Caregiver Program for Veterans and Families
The proposed rule would maintain benefits for legacy participants while program updates are finalized. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans to propose a rule extending eligibility…
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Supreme Court Allows President to Fire Product Regulation Commissioners
The commission is managed by Congress, The Supreme Court supported the authority of the Executive Branch in granting the emergency request from President Trump’s administration to remove members…
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HHS Launches Initiative to Reform Organ Transplant System
The HRSA investigation showed “disturbing“ practices by a major organ procurement organization. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) issued a report on the investigation into the organ…
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HHS Bans Illegal Immigrants from Public Health Benefits
Health secretary advocates for updated interpretation of policies implemented by PRWORA. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the interpretation of the 1998 Personal Responsibility…
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