A new fellowship and workforce effort is intended to strengthen public health and research employment. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an agency-wide initiative…
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President Trump Announces Lower Prescription Drug Pricing
The president has persuaded U.S.-based companies to take action. President Donald Trump recently struck a deal with nine U.S. pharmaceutical companies, which will decrease prices for a large…
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Supreme Court Orders Review of Religious Exemptions to School Vaccines
Amish schools challenged a NY law mandating certain vaccinations for students to attend school. The Supreme Court ordered the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to reconsider its…
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HHS Adds Two Disease Screenings to RUSP for Newborns
The department anticipates that adding Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy to standard newborn screenings will allow children to have earlier access to therapies and treatments. The Department…
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EPA Announces U.S.-Mexico Agreement to Address Tijuana River Sewage Issues
Minute 333 is expected to have a greater effect than past efforts on the sewage issues between Tijuana and Southern California. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that…
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President Signs Order Reclassifying Cannabis
The drug shifts from Class I to Schedule III, expanding potential for medical use. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that reclassifies cannabis as a Schedule…
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EPA Administrator Undergoes Skin Cancer Surgery
He recommends sunscreen and dermatology screenings. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced he recently had surgery for skin cancer. He recommended that people use sunscreen. “I’m grateful…
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Circuit Court Upholds Residency Requirement for NJ Assisted Suicide
Judges ruled that assisted suicide is not a “fundamental right,” and removing residency restrictions opens up the state to become a hub for “suicide tourism.” A panel of…
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HHS Announces AI Innovation Initiative for Caregivers
Competitors will be expected to utilize artificial intelligence to help support caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities. The Department of Health and Human Services announced that…
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FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Patients of all ages now have access to care for the rare genetic disease. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced approval for Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve), which…
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