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US Military Ends Influenza Vaccine Mandate

US Military Ends Influenza Vaccine Mandate

'The War Department continues to take decisive action to once again restore freedom and strength to our joint force,' the secretary of war said.
Dog Milk Substitute Recalled Over Vitamin D Levels That Could Sicken Puppies

Dog Milk Substitute Recalled Over Vitamin D Levels That Could Sicken Puppies

Two complaints of rickets, a bone disease associated with Vitamin D deficiency, have already been reported.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish Pathway for Psychedelic Drug Use

Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish Pathway for Psychedelic Drug Use

Comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan sent Trump ibogaine data, which explained how treatments can improve a person's life.
FDA Updates Classification Level for Recalled Blood Pressure Medicine

FDA Updates Classification Level for Recalled Blood Pressure Medicine

The medications are now categorized under a Class II designation, which is issued when using a drug can cause temporary health issues.
Study Flags Underreported Side Effects in Popular Weight Loss Drugs

Study Flags Underreported Side Effects in Popular Weight Loss Drugs

AI analysis of hundreds of thousands of online posts identifies reproductive and temperature-related symptoms not widely documented in clinical trials.
RFK Jr. Meets Praise, Tough Questions on Capitol Hill

RFK Jr. Meets Praise, Tough Questions on Capitol Hill

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Committee on Ways and Means regarding his department's budget.
Citizens Weigh 'Make American Healthy Again' Initiatives

Citizens Weigh 'Make American Healthy Again' Initiatives

As Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is testifying in Congress, what do everyday folks think about his "Make America Healthy Again" initiatives?
Trump Nominates New CDC Director

Trump Nominates New CDC Director

Dr. Erica Schwartz has been selected to lead the public health agency, which has had a permanent director for only about a month during Trump's second term.
FDA Classifies Recall of Anxiety Medicine Over Quality Issues

FDA Classifies Recall of Anxiety Medicine Over Quality Issues

The medicine was recalled because the affected lot failed a manufacturing quality standard that measures how a drug releases its active ingredient in the body.
House Addresses State-Level Fraud in Medicaid, SNAP, and Other Programs

House Addresses State-Level Fraud in Medicaid, SNAP, and Other Programs

The House Government Operations Subcommittee brought in expert witnesses on Wednesday to examine fraud in federal assistance programs run by states, such as Medicaid, SNAP, and unemployment insurance.
More Than 20 Aboard Oceania Insignia Sickened in GI Outbreak, CDC Says

More Than 20 Aboard Oceania Insignia Sickened in GI Outbreak, CDC Says

The CDC said the cause of the outbreak has not yet been identified, and stool samples from sick passengers are undergoing testing to determine the pathogen.
Report Finds Biden Administration 'Weaponized' Federal Law to Target Pro-Life Activists

Report Finds Biden Administration 'Weaponized' Federal Law to Target Pro-Life Activists

The Justice Department released a new report on April 14 accusing the Biden administration of unfairly enforcing a federal law meant to protect access to abortion clinics.
Carbonated ‘Good Brain Tonic’ Recalled Nationwide Over Deadly Botulism Risk

Carbonated ‘Good Brain Tonic’ Recalled Nationwide Over Deadly Botulism Risk

All forms of botulism can be fatal and require emergency medical care.
Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Poor Muscle Quality Among Adults, Study Finds

Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Poor Muscle Quality Among Adults, Study Finds

The findings were published Tuesday in the journal Radiology and featured a cohort of 615 adults with an average age of 60, more than half of whom were overweight.
Nail Polish Remover Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Cancer-Causing Chemicals

Nail Polish Remover Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Cancer-Causing Chemicals

The agency said both chemicals are unapproved for use in cosmetic formulations and could harm consumers.
Adults Who Never Married Show Higher Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Adults Who Never Married Show Higher Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Never-married men were about 68 percent more likely to develop cancer than their ever-married counterparts.
Nationwide Recall of Iron Supplements Poses Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Nationwide Recall of Iron Supplements Poses Risk of Serious Injury or Death

The CPSC announced the recall Wednesday, affecting about 356,140 units across 11 brands, all manufactured by Vitaquest International LLC of West Caldwell, New Jersey.
RFK Jr. Updates Guidelines for CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel to Include Risk Assessment

RFK Jr. Updates Guidelines for CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel to Include Risk Assessment

The new charter requires the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to advise the CDC on ‘gaps in vaccine safety research.’
Wound Care Gel Products Recalled Nationwide Due to Microbial Contamination

Wound Care Gel Products Recalled Nationwide Due to Microbial Contamination

Exposure to the products may lead to life-threatening complications among certain elderly people and young children.
RFK Jr. Launches Podcast Aimed at Exposing ‘Lies’ About Health

RFK Jr. Launches Podcast Aimed at Exposing ‘Lies’ About Health

Officials said the podcast will be the first from a sitting Cabinet secretary.
US Military Ends Influenza Vaccine Mandate

US Military Ends Influenza Vaccine Mandate

'The War Department continues to take decisive action to once again restore freedom and strength to our joint force,' the secretary of war said.
Dog Milk Substitute Recalled Over Vitamin D Levels That Could Sicken Puppies

Dog Milk Substitute Recalled Over Vitamin D Levels That Could Sicken Puppies

Two complaints of rickets, a bone disease associated with Vitamin D deficiency, have already been reported.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish Pathway for Psychedelic Drug Use

Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish Pathway for Psychedelic Drug Use

Comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan sent Trump ibogaine data, which explained how treatments can improve a person's life.
FDA Updates Classification Level for Recalled Blood Pressure Medicine

FDA Updates Classification Level for Recalled Blood Pressure Medicine

The medications are now categorized under a Class II designation, which is issued when using a drug can cause temporary health issues.
Study Flags Underreported Side Effects in Popular Weight Loss Drugs

Study Flags Underreported Side Effects in Popular Weight Loss Drugs

AI analysis of hundreds of thousands of online posts identifies reproductive and temperature-related symptoms not widely documented in clinical trials.
RFK Jr. Meets Praise, Tough Questions on Capitol Hill

RFK Jr. Meets Praise, Tough Questions on Capitol Hill

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Committee on Ways and Means regarding his department's budget.
Citizens Weigh 'Make American Healthy Again' Initiatives

Citizens Weigh 'Make American Healthy Again' Initiatives

As Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is testifying in Congress, what do everyday folks think about his "Make America Healthy Again" initiatives?
Trump Nominates New CDC Director

Trump Nominates New CDC Director

Dr. Erica Schwartz has been selected to lead the public health agency, which has had a permanent director for only about a month during Trump's second term.
FDA Classifies Recall of Anxiety Medicine Over Quality Issues

FDA Classifies Recall of Anxiety Medicine Over Quality Issues

The medicine was recalled because the affected lot failed a manufacturing quality standard that measures how a drug releases its active ingredient in the body.
House Addresses State-Level Fraud in Medicaid, SNAP, and Other Programs

House Addresses State-Level Fraud in Medicaid, SNAP, and Other Programs

The House Government Operations Subcommittee brought in expert witnesses on Wednesday to examine fraud in federal assistance programs run by states, such as Medicaid, SNAP, and unemployment insurance.
More Than 20 Aboard Oceania Insignia Sickened in GI Outbreak, CDC Says

More Than 20 Aboard Oceania Insignia Sickened in GI Outbreak, CDC Says

The CDC said the cause of the outbreak has not yet been identified, and stool samples from sick passengers are undergoing testing to determine the pathogen.
Report Finds Biden Administration 'Weaponized' Federal Law to Target Pro-Life Activists

Report Finds Biden Administration 'Weaponized' Federal Law to Target Pro-Life Activists

The Justice Department released a new report on April 14 accusing the Biden administration of unfairly enforcing a federal law meant to protect access to abortion clinics.
Carbonated ‘Good Brain Tonic’ Recalled Nationwide Over Deadly Botulism Risk

Carbonated ‘Good Brain Tonic’ Recalled Nationwide Over Deadly Botulism Risk

All forms of botulism can be fatal and require emergency medical care.
Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Poor Muscle Quality Among Adults, Study Finds

Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Poor Muscle Quality Among Adults, Study Finds

The findings were published Tuesday in the journal Radiology and featured a cohort of 615 adults with an average age of 60, more than half of whom were overweight.
Nail Polish Remover Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Cancer-Causing Chemicals

Nail Polish Remover Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Cancer-Causing Chemicals

The agency said both chemicals are unapproved for use in cosmetic formulations and could harm consumers.
Adults Who Never Married Show Higher Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Adults Who Never Married Show Higher Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Never-married men were about 68 percent more likely to develop cancer than their ever-married counterparts.
Nationwide Recall of Iron Supplements Poses Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Nationwide Recall of Iron Supplements Poses Risk of Serious Injury or Death

The CPSC announced the recall Wednesday, affecting about 356,140 units across 11 brands, all manufactured by Vitaquest International LLC of West Caldwell, New Jersey.
RFK Jr. Updates Guidelines for CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel to Include Risk Assessment

RFK Jr. Updates Guidelines for CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel to Include Risk Assessment

The new charter requires the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to advise the CDC on ‘gaps in vaccine safety research.’
Wound Care Gel Products Recalled Nationwide Due to Microbial Contamination

Wound Care Gel Products Recalled Nationwide Due to Microbial Contamination

Exposure to the products may lead to life-threatening complications among certain elderly people and young children.
RFK Jr. Launches Podcast Aimed at Exposing ‘Lies’ About Health

RFK Jr. Launches Podcast Aimed at Exposing ‘Lies’ About Health

Officials said the podcast will be the first from a sitting Cabinet secretary.