Highlights 988 lifeline and comprehensive national strategy to support mental health. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra highlighted the most recent data from the Substance Abuse and…
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FDA Increases Age Restriction for Tobacco Purchases
Sellers must verify age of anyone under 30 years of age as of September 30. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its final rule, under the Further…
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EPA Announces Progress of Lead Service Line Replacement in Connecticut
The project funded under the federal infrastructure law is halfway complete. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partners recently announced a milestone in New London, Connecticut, under…
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Circuit Court Revives Case Alleging TikTok Involvement in Child’s Death
The panel rejects an attempt to dismiss a 2021 lawsuit over “blackout challenge.” The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lawsuit claiming that TikTok’s algorithm led…
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FDA Warns Manufacturer After Toxic Contamination of Cinnamon in Purees
The agency intensifies scrutiny of the company after food safety violations. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Austrofood, citing violations related to…
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OSHA Opens Investigation After Delta Airlines Workplace Deaths
Two workers were killed and one seriously injured after a plane tire explosion. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) opened an investigation into Delta Airlines after an…
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Surgeon General Murthy Issues Health Advisory for Parental Stress
He says parent mental health is a large contributor to youth mental health. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a public health advisory on parental mental health this…
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Administration Observes Overdose Awareness Week
President Biden reports, “The number of overdose deaths has started to decline.“ The White House issued President Joe Biden’s proclamation for Overdose Awareness Week, August 25 through 31.…
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DOI Distributes $774 Million for Abandoned Gas Wells in 21 States
The department continues the years-long cleanup process across the country. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $775 million to plug abandoned oil and gas wells, awarding the…
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FDA Approves First Epinephrine Nasal Spray Treatment for Anaphylaxis
“Neffy” offers a needle-free option for rapid emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Neffy, the first epinephrine nasal spray…
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