The agency is urging companies to correct manufacturing processes to prevent contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to three infant formula companies, telling them…
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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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CDC Reports on Medical Mistreatment During Pregnancy
Minorities and uninsured or publicly insured receive worse treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report documenting widespread experiences of mistreatment during medical appointments…
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HUD Invests in Lead Hazard Reduction
The funding goes toward the removal of lead paints and lead pipes from older homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released $140 million to…
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Appeals Court Revives Alabama Puberty Blocker Ban
Says that there’s no constitutional right to gender-affirming treatments A three-judge panel at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a challenge to the state of…
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HHS Invests in Substance Use Treatments for Schools
Secretary Becerra announces funding to develop and support school-based mental health programs. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made more than $88 million available for…
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U.S. Businesses Warned of Risks of Involvement in South Sudan
That nation’s extended transitional government is violating human rights. The Departments of Labor, State, and Commerce jointly issued an advisory cautioning American businesses and individuals about the increasing…
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Migrant Children with Tuberculosis Released to 44 States
The disease is infectious if not treated. A new report released by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that nearly 2,500 migrant children with latent tuberculosis…
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HHS Experiences 80 Percent Increase in Unaccompanied Minors at Border
So far this year, CBP has encountered 91,380 unaccompanied children. The number of unaccompanied children apprehended or placed into the custody of the Health and Human Services Department…
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Senate Bill Would Ban Transgender Surgeries for Minors
A similar bill was introduced in the House of Representatives. Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio introduced the “Protect Children’s Innocence Act” that would ban gender reassignment surgeries for…
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