Ctexli offers hope for patients with a previously untreated metabolic disorder, Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ctexli (chenodiol) as the first treatment…
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HHS Releases Updated Definitions of Sex
The department confirms that human life begins and sexuality is determined at conception. The Department of Health and Human Services issued an updated definition of sex, both for…
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Federal Judge Rules DOGE Can Access Federal Records in HHS, DOL, and CFPB
Unions and nonprofits had requested a temporary injunction against DOGE, claiming it is not a valid agency. District Judge John Bates ruled late last week that DOGE likely…
Read MoreFederal Judge Orders Health Data be Returned to CDC and FDA Sites
He says the removal of public health data violated laws requiring advance notice. U.S. District Judge John Bates issued a temporary order for federal health agencies to return…
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Federal Agencies Ordered to Remove Pronouns from Email Addresses
The memo was sent to DOE, DOT, HHS, and CDC. President Trump’s administration has begun implementing two executive orders recently signed by President Donald Trump, sending a memo…
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CDC Ordered to Cease Collaboration with WHO
The policy shift comes after President Trump’s withdrawal from the entity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been immediately directed to end all collaboration with…
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Dr. Fauci’s Federal Security Detail Ended Prior to Presidential Election
U.S. Marshals Service dropped the former NIAID director’s protection in September 2024. After nearly two years of receiving a federal security detail, the U.S. Marshals Service ended Dr.…
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FDA Authorizes Nicotine Pouch Products After Review
ZYN nicotine pouches are approved for adults 21 and older, with restrictions to safeguard public health and prevent youth use. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the…
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FDA to Revoke Red Food Dye Authorization
The HHS Secretary nominee has called for improvements in nutritional guidance and stricter criteria for American food. The Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban erythrosine, aka…
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FDA Proposes Mandatory Asbestos Testing for Talc-Based Cosmetics
The new rule is intended to protect consumers from asbestos exposure in cosmetic products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed a rule under the Modernization…
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