Virus monitoring will include testing for flu and RSV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the expansion of its virus monitoring program for air…
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FDA Warns of Probiotic Risks for Preterm Infants
The agency encourages reporting of illegally marketed substances. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning for the public and healthcare providers regarding the risks…
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Federal Judge Warns of ID Theft Scam Related to 3M Settlement
Veterans involved in class action lawsuits over earplugs have been targeted. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers warned the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last month that scam callers…
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First Lady Travels to Wisconsin
She spoke at an American Cancer Society Event and visited the Menominee Indian Tribe. First Lady Jill Biden traveled to Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Monday to speak at…
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FDA Launches Pilot Program to Develop Rare Disease Therapies
A limited number of sponsors will be allowed to participate. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched the Support for clinical Trials Advancing Rare disease Therapeutics…
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CDC Drafts New Guidance for STI Antibiotics
Proposes a prescription of a common antibiotic for those at risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a draft guidance for the prescription of antibiotics…
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OSHA Launches Initiative to Safeguard Workers from Silica Dust
The department is increasing enforcement and compliance support to address severe health risks. The U.S. Department of Labor recently introduced a new initiative through the Occupational Safety and…
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Department of Labor Issues 246 Mining Violations
Impact inspections reveal a “troubling number” of unchecked mine failures. The Department of Labor announced last week that they issued 246 violations to 14 mines in the month…
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Immigration Detention Centers Kept Open After Recommended Closures
Office of Inspector General issued a management alert on March 16, 2022. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recommended the downsizing or closure of nine immigration detention centers…
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Senator Dianne Feinstein Dead at Age 90
She had served in the Senate since 1992. After suffering months of declining health, Senator Dianne Feinstein of California passed away Thursday night. The San Francisco native had been…
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