Office of Inspector General report exposes general oversights in the VA healthcare system. The Office of Inspector General within the Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that healthcare…
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White House Acknowledges President’s Sleep Apnea
Journalist questions marks on the president’s face from the use of a C-PAP machine. White House officials said Wednesday that President Joe Biden has begun using a continuous…
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FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy in Children
Treatment is intended for kids with a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Elevidys, the first gene therapy for…
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U.S. Military Adds Blue Lotus to Banned Substance List
FDA does not regulate the psychotropic drug, available via e-cigarettes or vaping. The Department of Defense has added blue lotus, a drug from the Egyptian flower Nymphaea caerulea,…
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Labor Department Holds Outreach Events for Nuclear Workers
Nuclear workers and families in Four Corners Region may be eligible for illness compensation. The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness…
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FTC Charges Genetic Testing Firm for Deceptive Practices
The company also stored data insecurely and experienced breaches. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged genetic testing firm, 1Health.io, formerly known as Vitagene, for violations including not securing…
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FDA Releases Guidelines on Safeguarding Tattoo Ink from Microbes
The guidance is open to public comment for 90 days. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released preliminary guidelines to help tattoo ink manufacturers and distributors…
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OSHA Issues Canadian Wildfire Smoke Guidance for Outdoor Workers
Resources provide health and safety information to reduce exposure to smoke. The U.S. Department of Labor announced guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding smoke…
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President’s Agenda Rescheduled for Root Canal
Quick oral surgery after tooth pain began on Sunday. President Joe Biden postponed a number of obligations on Monday to receive his second root canal. He reported tooth…
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FDA Addresses Retailers Selling E-Cigarettes to Youth
Letters follow an investigation into the sale of unauthorized products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to 30 retailers and one distributor, following an…
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