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FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Some Animal Testing
New strategy aims to enhance drug safety, expedite evaluation process, and decrease animal experimentation
Possible Fecal Contamination Prompts Butter Recall
Manufacturer has identified the cause of the issue and implemented the necessary internal actions to resolve it
Bausch + Lomb Issues Recall of enVista Lenses Used in Cataract Surgery
Recall issued in response to reports of toxic anterior segment syndrome
Only Half of U.S. Adults Can Afford Health Care and Prescriptions
Rate of unaffordability increased significantly among Black, Hispanic, and lower-income individuals
Alabama Passes Law to Expedite Medicaid Access for Pregnant Women
Bill was passed unanimously by the Alabama state legislature
Mehmet Oz Confirmed as Head of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
New appointments also made to lead the NIH and as Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the FDA
Lawmakers Want School Meal Programs to Allow Whole Milk Again
Some studies suggest whole milk may help reduce childhood obesity; current rules only allow skim and low-fat milk in schools
Utah Becomes First State to Ban Community Water Fluoridation
Experts say move could negatively impact oral health, especially among children and low-income communities
Kansas and Ohio Report Surge in Measles Cases Amid Outbreaks
Even without these two expanding clusters, the total number of cases in the U.S. has exceeded the case count for the entire year of 2024
Tuberculosis on the Rise Again in the United States
Preliminary data show 2024 rates were highest seen in more than 12 years
