The Justice Department requested voice mails, emails, text messages, and agreements, including informed consent and patient intakes. The Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoenaed the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia…
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Eighth Circuit Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Transgender Interventions for Minors
The panel stated that the law regulates medical procedures without discrimination. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an Arkansas law last week that bans transgender procedures and…
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FDA Updates Opioid Labels to Emphasize Long-Term Risks
New labeling rules follow evidence linking extended opioid use to serious health dangers, including addiction and overdose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated updated safety…
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CDC Issues Virus Precaution Guidance for Travel to China
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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