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Trump Admin Decision to Axe Advisory Groups May Spell Trouble for Food Safety
The move comes after hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses more than doubled last year in the US.
Federal Judge Mandates Return of Scrubbed Health Resources by Trump Admin
A Public Citizen attorney called the order “an important victory for doctors, patients, and the public health.”
Experts Warn of Threats to Public Health If RFK Jr. Plays Big Role Under Trump
“This would be the most damaging appointment for public health and science in living memory,” one expert said.
New COVID Vaccines Arrive as Many Are Poised to Lose Access to Free Shots
For the nearly 27 million uninsured adults, the new vaccines will only be available for free until August 31.
Summer COVID Wave Prompts Early Emergency Approval of New Vaccines
New shots from Pfizer and Moderna specifically target the KP.2 strain that has driven a large proportion of infections.
Experts See Repeat of COVID Missteps in US Response to Bird Flu
It’s been nearly three months since the viral outbreak on dairy farms, yet the US has tested only about 45 people.
FDA Maintains Discriminatory Rules on Donated Tissue for Gay and Bisexual Men
Federal regulations prevent gay and bisexual men from donating tissue, such as corneas, ligaments and blood vessels.
SCOTUS Mifepristone Battle May Impact Many Regardless of State Abortion Laws
Medication abortion now makes up a majority of all abortions in the U.S.
US Promotion of Banned Fukushima Seafood Contradicts Biden’s Cancer Initiatives
Japanese seafood banned by China, Russia and South Korea is headed for U.S. military bases in Japan.
Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Access to Mifepristone Abortion Pill
The case, concerning the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, will be argued early next year.