He calls telehealth a “lifeline, not a luxury” for elderly and rural communities. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York called for the continuation of Medicare’s telehealth…
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FDA Recalls Umary Hyaluronic Acid Supplements Sold through Amazon
One lot number was found to be contaminated with over-the-counter drugs. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a recall on Umary-branded hyaluronic acid supplements, warning that…
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House Advances Overhaul of Veterans’ Healthcare
The bipartisan bill expands in-home care for veterans and mental health support for caregivers. The House of Representatives passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and…
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CDC Reports Slowest Increase in Syphilis Rate in 20 Years
Total infections rose by 1 percent in 2023 over the prior year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data this month showing a reduction in…
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FDA Moves to Eliminate Oral Phenylephrine from OTC Nasal Decongestants
Review finds oral phenylephrine ineffective, leading to a proposal for market removal. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed removing oral phenylephrine from over-the-counter (OTC) products…
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FTC Refunds Consumers for Deceptive Alcohol-Craving Supplement Claims
Purchasers of Sobrenix receive compensation after FTC addresses unsubstantiated health claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing more than $536,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased Sobrenix,…
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Federal Jury Awards $12 Million to Woman Fired for Refusing COVID Vaccine
Blue Cross Blue Shield denied her religious exemption claim. A federal jury awarded a Catholic woman $12 million this week who was fired from Blue Cross Blue Shield…
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HHS Releases Progress Report on STI Strategic Plan
Officials provide an overview of federal actions taken between 2021 and 2023. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its progress report on addressing sexually transmitted…
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Labor Department to Host Mining Training Conference in West Virginia
Industry leaders will discuss new best practices November 12 to 15. The Department of Labor announced that the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will hold its mining…
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Federal Jury Awards $7 Million to Workers Denied Religious Accommodations
The six transit workers lost their jobs at BART for refusing the Covid vaccine. A federal jury in the Northern California U.S. District Court awarded $7 million to…
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