A large test animal breeding farm is freeing the remainder of its dogs. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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FDA Warns Retailers Selling Illegal Tobacco Products
Agency targets products designed to resemble common consumer items and appeals to youth. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warning letters to eight retailers for…
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HHS Secretary Announces Initiatives to Address Lyme Disease and Treatment
The new plan includes collaboration with private organizations, funding for public awareness, and efforts to reduce tick populations. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,…
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SAMHSA Invests in 988 Lifeline Operations
The nonprofit organization Vibrant has received $255 million to help administer the 988 Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced that it has granted…
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HHS Reorganizes Civil Rights Office to Protect Privacy and Religious Conscience
The Office for Civil Rights has been divided into three main divisions to allow HHS to better focus on combatting different aspects of discrimination in the U.S. The…
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EPA and HHS Hold Roundtable on PFAS Remediation
Administrator Zeldin has been overseeing efforts to remove the long-lasting chemicals from the water supply. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin is hosting a roundtable on Monday…
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HHS Takes Action to Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing
Secretary Kennedy shared information and resources and advocated for a reduction in prescription medications for mental health. The Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to…
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Health and Education Departments Announce CCAMPIS Program for Student Parents
HHS to take over administrative and technical duties for the child care program. The Departments of Education and Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the Fiscal Year 2026…
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HHS Secretary Announces Hospital Nutrition Commitments on Take Back Your Health Tour
The focus highlights the reduction of ultra-processed foods and integration of diet standards into patient care. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new…
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EPA and HHS to Address Microplastics in the Human Body
A proposal could lead to future limits as ARPA-H launches a research program on microplastic exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added microplastics and certain pharmaceuticals to its…
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