A girl with a complex medical condition was not taken to the hospital. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) found that medical personnel contracted by Customs and Border…
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FDA Proposes Easy-to-Read Medication Guides
Agency seeks to prevent adverse drug reactions and improve health outcomes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed that patients be provided an easy-to-read one-page guide,…
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President Biden Falls at USAF Graduation Ceremony
White House communications director states, “He’s fine.“ President Biden took a serious-looking fall during graduation ceremonies at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. He apparently tripped over…
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Diagnosed with Dementia
Former President Carter remains under hospice care. The Carter Center announced Tuesday that Rosalyn Carter, age 95, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, has been diagnosed with dementia. “She…
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FTC Proposes Changes to Protect Health Data
Agency opens public comments for updates to Health Breach Notification Rule. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks feedback on proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR),…
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CDC Receives More Complaints of Contaminated Eye Drops
81 patients now suffer from a rare strain of bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its report regarding bacterial contamination in eye drops, identifying EzriCare artificial…
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Defense Health Agency Promotes Armed Forces Wellness Centers
The purpose is to empower military fitness and family well-being. The Defense Health Agency recently welcomed the spouses of senior enlisted leaders to the Armed Forces Wellness Center…
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Marine Camp Waters Found to Increase Parkinson’s Risk
Research shows chemical TCE in Camp Lejeune waters increased risk by 70 percent. A study released recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that contaminated…
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Legislator Says Congress Needs to Address Infirm Legislators
She suggests the creation of “forward-looking policies.” Representative Katie Porter of California expressed concern for fellow legislators who are aging, dealing with serious health issues, and could be…
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Labor Department Announces “Stand Down to Save Lives”
The inaugural mine safety event is being held Wednesday. The Department of Labor announced the first “Stand Down to Save Lives” event by the Mine Safety and Health…
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