President Announces $150 Million for “Cancer Moonshot“ Development

The funding will go toward removal technology with a goal of halving cancer deaths by 2047. President Joe Biden announced another $150 million investment into cancer treatment development,…

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FDA Warns Against Over-the-Counter Pain Relief Products for Cosmetic Procedures

Six companies receive warning letters as the FDA addresses unsafe topical analgesics and urges consumer vigilance. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned against using specific…

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Representative Boebert Undergoes Emergency Surgery

She has a rare condition that caused a blood clot which surgeons removed. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert of Colorado had emergency surgery Tuesday for a blood clot due to…

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VA Launches Surgery Initiative Nationwide

The Surgical Pause Initiative won the 2023 award for patient safety and quality. The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding its Surgical Pause Initiative across the nation. Already…

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Defense Secretary Returns to Hospital

This time he officially transferred duties to the deputy secretary. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday for…

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Attorney General Garland to Undergo Back Surgery

Official duties will be transferred to Deputy Attorney General Monaco.  Attorney General Merrick Garland, who is 71, is scheduled to undergo a “minimally invasive” back surgery this coming…

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Senator Grassley Hospitalized for an Infection 

The 90-year-old senator expects to return to work soon.  Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa has been hospitalized and is receiving treatment for an infection.  His office stated, “Senator…

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Marine Corps Commandant Has Heart Surgery 

He is recovering and will be able to return to full duty status.  General Eric Smith, the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, underwent open heart surgery Monday,…

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FDA Approves Treatment for Rare Tumors

Though noncancerous, the tumors can decrease quality of life. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) tablets as the first-ever treatment for desmoid tumors—a…

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Federal Judge Blocks Parts of NC 12-Week Abortion Ban

Calls one provision vague and the other unscientific. District Judge Catherine Eagles recently blocked two provisions from a North Carolina law banning all abortions after 12 weeks of…

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