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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President Announces Pharmaceutical and Metals Tariffs After National Security Review
His plan sets tiered drug duties tied to domestic production and revises steel, aluminum, and copper import calculations. President Trump issued a proclamation last week imposing new tariffs…
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FDA Seeks Public Input on Standards for In-Home Opioid Disposal
Request for information invites feedback on disposal products to help reduce misuse of unused medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Request for Information…
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Federal Agencies Announce Nutrition Training Commitments from Medical Schools
More than 50 institutions plan to expand nutrition education for future physicians beginning in 2026. The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and of Education convened leaders…
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HHS Secretary Announces Changes in Military Meals After Independent Testing
Secretary Kennedy links chronic disease rates to diet and proposes program reforms. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. outlined proposals to address what he…
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U.S. Completes Termination of World Health Organization Membership
Secretary Kennedy says the action is a response to the organization’s “failures during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced the withdrawal…
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HHS to Require Attendance Verification for Federal Childcare Payments
Fraud concerns raised, HHS seeks to tighten loopholes. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is repealing certain provisions in the 2024 Child Care and Development Rule.…
Read MoreHHS and USDA Secretaries Announce Major Reset of American Dietary Guidelines
The new dietary guidelines are expected to help Americans prioritize their health and lower health care prices. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture…
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CDC Panel to Review Aluminum Salts Used in Vaccines
A concern for childhood health risks brings the issue to the forefront. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) panel will review the use of aluminum salts…
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