42 states and the District of Columbia brought suit against the company for talc-based health implications. Johnson and Johnson settled its largest talc lawsuit with 42 states and…
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Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Pancreatic Cancer Treatments
She asks for prayers and expresses her commitment to “working with Congressional leadership.“ Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas reported she is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. The…
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Labor Department Finalizes Silica Dust Protections for Miners
The rule lowers the permissible exposure limit and implements an overexposure protocol. The Department of Labor finalized a rule protecting miners from silica dust exposure this month, lowering…
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Representative Grijalva Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Says he will continue legislative duties as he undergoes treatment. Representative Raúl Grijalva of Arizona announced this week that he has been diagnosed with cancer. A persistent cough…
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First Lady Speaks at Cancer Insurers Roundtable
She speaks about navigators who guide patients and families through treatment. First Lady Jill Biden spoke to the Cancer Insurers Roundtable at the White House on Wednesday. She…
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HHS Releases Smoking Cessation Framework
Secretary Becerra says the administration seeks to reduce “the leading cause of preventable death” in the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a…
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10 States Join FTC Suit Against “Sham” Cancer Charity
The organization raised over $18 million over 5 years only providing 1 percent to cancer patients. This week, ten states joined the Federal Trade Commission in suing the…
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FDA Approves Cellular Therapy for Advanced Melanoma
Approval provides early access to therapy while clinical trials continue. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Amtagvi (lifileucel) as the first cellular therapy for adults…
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Defense Secretary Appears Before House Armed Services Committee
He took full responsibility for the secrecy surrounding his hospitalization at the beginning of the year. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin appeared before the House Armed Services Committee…
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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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