Nuclear workers and families in Four Corners Region may be eligible for illness compensation. The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness…
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FTC Charges Genetic Testing Firm for Deceptive Practices
The company also stored data insecurely and experienced breaches. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged genetic testing firm, 1Health.io, formerly known as Vitagene, for violations including not securing…
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FDA Releases Guidelines on Safeguarding Tattoo Ink from Microbes
The guidance is open to public comment for 90 days. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released preliminary guidelines to help tattoo ink manufacturers and distributors…
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OSHA Issues Canadian Wildfire Smoke Guidance for Outdoor Workers
Resources provide health and safety information to reduce exposure to smoke. The U.S. Department of Labor announced guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding smoke…
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President’s Agenda Rescheduled for Root Canal
Quick oral surgery after tooth pain began on Sunday. President Joe Biden postponed a number of obligations on Monday to receive his second root canal. He reported tooth…
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FDA Addresses Retailers Selling E-Cigarettes to Youth
Letters follow an investigation into the sale of unauthorized products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to 30 retailers and one distributor, following an…
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Foundation Files to Stop FTC Investigation into Funding Use
The organization claims the federal agency has no jurisdiction over nonprofits. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been investigating the Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF) regarding its use of…
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Canadian Wildfires Problematic for U.S. Air Quality
Haze extends from Great Lakes to D.C. Air quality alerts due to smoke from hundreds of wildfires in the western provinces of Canada to Quebec have been issued…
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DHS Investigates Child’s Death at Southern Border
A girl with a complex medical condition was not taken to the hospital. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) found that medical personnel contracted by Customs and Border…
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FDA Proposes Easy-to-Read Medication Guides
Agency seeks to prevent adverse drug reactions and improve health outcomes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed that patients be provided an easy-to-read one-page guide,…
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