The atomic fusion process makes technological advances. U.S. Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry announced this week that the U.S. will lay out the first international strategy…
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USDA Invests in Nutrition Incentive Program
Funding advances access to fresh produce for underserved communities across the nation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $52 million investment set to support dietary…
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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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Silicon Valley Executive Fined $24 Million for Fraudulent COVID-19 Tests
Mark Schena engaged in elaborate ruses to convince investors of claims. A coordinated effort headed by the U.S. Justice Department to prosecute COVID-19-related frauds recently concluded its first…
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USDA Launches Nutrition Hub
Pilot program intended to counter diet-related diseases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a pilot nutrition hub, in collaboration with Southern University, to provide science-based nutrition…
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Wildlife Pose a Risk to Supercomputer at National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Lab reports raccoons and possums have gotten into the infrastructure. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which has a campus in rural Tennessee that encompasses more than…
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HHS Proposes Updates to Research Misconduct Policies
Provides clarification for misconduct definitions and streamlines processes. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Research Integrity has proposed updates to its guidelines for identifying and…
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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…
Read MoreUSDA Seeks to Reduce Food Waste and Strengthen Local Food Systems
American Rescue Plan funding expands efforts to reduce food loss and promote community resilience. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $25 million investment to address…
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FDA Modernizes Regulation and Evaluation of Animal and Veterinary Products
The new agenda outlines the objectives of the Center for Veterinary Medicine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced modernization of its approach to innovative animal and…
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