The abortion drug was approved by the FDA in 2000. The Department of Justice filed an appeal this week, requesting that the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals review…
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President Ends Covid National Emergency
He signed the congressional resolution that brings pandemic powers to a close. President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan congressional resolution Monday to end the U.S. national emergency for…
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Senator Blumenthal Has Surgery on Fractured Leg
He expects to be back in the Senate next week. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut suffered a fracture in his femur during a parade to honor the University…
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FDA Approves Second Lab-Grown Chicken Product
Sends GOOD Meat a “no-questions” conclusion. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved GOOD Meat’s lab-grown chicken for U.S. marketplaces last week, sending GOOD Meat a “no-questions” letter…
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U.S. and Ireland Hold 27th Science and Technology Meeting
Nanoscience, engineering, and cybersecurity were included in the discussions. The State Department announced the 27th meeting of the U.S.-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Steering Group. A joint statement…
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Federal Judge Expects Ruling Soon on Abortion Pill
FDA approval and authority are at issue. The Food and Drug Administration has a process for approving or recalling a drug in the marketplace. Their authority has been…
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CDC Announces Funding Opportunities for Overdose Prevention
Officials say the funding will support innovation and expansion of harm-reducing strategies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued two Notices of Funding Opportunities under the Overdose…
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CDC Recommends Screening for Hepatitis B
The agency says those who are infected may not be aware of it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report that states all adults…
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Legislation Introduced to Cap Insulin Prices
Representative Bush says, “We cannot solely rely on the whims of pharmaceutical companies.“ Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has introduced a bill that would cap the list price…
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Annual Intelligence Threat Assessment Released
Major threats include China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, international economies, and health and food security. Hearings are being held Wednesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee and Thursday before…
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