Officials provide an overview of federal actions taken between 2021 and 2023. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its progress report on addressing sexually transmitted…
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FEMA and HHS Encourages Extreme Heat Protection Plans
Their statement reads that increasingly hot summers kill more people than any other weather events. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said in a joint statement…
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HHS Begins Final Round of Pregnancy Hypertension Research
11 projects were selected to refine the care process into reproducible steps. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) kicked off the final round of its research…
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HHS Forms Long COVID Advisory Committee
Members will include caregivers and patients with Long COVID. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) established the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Long COVID last week, opening…
Read MoreHHS Proposes Updates to Research Misconduct Policies
Provides clarification for misconduct definitions and streamlines processes. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Research Integrity has proposed updates to its guidelines for identifying and…
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HHS Funds Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
$23 million is being awarded to 30 research projects. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $23 million in grant funding through their Teen Pregnancy Prevention…
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NIH Opens Enrollment for Long COVID Clinical Trials
Symptoms, including brain fog, organ damage, and insomnia, will be studied separately. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) opened enrollment for clinical trials exploring four potential treatments for…
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HHS Announces Phase 1 LymeX Diagnostics Prize
Ten projects have been selected for the next round. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the Phase 1 winners of the LymeX Diagnostics Prize.…
Read MoreHHS Dedicates $6 Million for Family Planning Research
Office of Population Affairs announces multiple grants. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the awarding of $6 million in grants for family planning research. Eleven…
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FDA Issues Warning about Puberty Blockers
Agency reports instances of brain swelling in preteen girls. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced serious side effects caused by puberty blockers. Officials warn that blockers,…
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