Three companies submitted two blue colors and a white. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved three new naturally derived colors for use in American food products. Three…
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HHS Releases Review of Medical Interventions for Gender Dysphoria in Minors
The evidence increasingly shows significant risks of irreversible harm from puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgery. The Department of Health and Human Services released a comprehensive review this…
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President Trump Signs Order Restricting Gain-of-Function Research
He says the risky research needs stronger oversight rather than an outright ban. President Donald Trump issued an executive order restricting “gain-of-function” scientific research this week. The practice…
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White House Releases HHS Budget Cutting Proposal
OMB asks Congress to cut funding for several CDC subagencies. The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released its budget request last week, outlining its financial…
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VA Expands EHR Deployment to Additional Medical Centers in 2026
Facilities in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Alaska to adopt the integrated system to improve care coordination and patient services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will…
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USDA Commends Dairy Industry for Removing Artificial Colors from School Lunch Program
The changes will be effective for the 2026-2027 school year. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins commended the International Dairy Foods Association on its voluntary commitment to remove artificial…
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Walgreens Agrees to Settlement Over Illegal Prescription Allegations
The pharmacy was accused of filling “excessive quantities of opioids.” Walgreen Boots Alliance has agreed to an up to $350 million settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ),…
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EPA Takes Steps to Address “Forever Chemicals” in Water Supply
The agency requested Congressional collaboration to curtail PFAS pollution in the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced actions this week to address polluting “forever chemicals” in the…
Read MoreDOJ to Investigate Doctors Who Perform Reassignment Surgery on Minors
The attorney general sent a memo affirming that genital mutilation is a felony. Attorney General Pam Bondi recently sent a memo to U.S. attorneys in the Justice Department…
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USDA Secretary Announces Agreement with Mexico on Beef Parasite
Secretary Rollins had threatened to halt beef imports from Mexico if action was not taken. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Monday that Mexico had come to an…
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