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Medicare Cuts Haven’t Been Included In Lawmakers’ Plans But May Soon
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, recently made headlines when he spoke at a news conference on Capitol Hill before a meeting with Elon Musk. The billionaire entrepreneur…
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Researcher links Agent Orange exposure to MDS blood cancer
Years after the Vietnam War, hematologist-oncologist Mikkael Sekeres began treating veterans diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a type of blood…
The impact of NIH restrictions on foreign institutions
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FDA briefs lawmakers on food safety priorities
WASHINGTON — Senators were briefed by Food and Drug Administration officials on the agency's 2026 food policy plans, as reported…
Political pressure mounts on medical schools over DEI initiatives
The primary accreditation body for medical schools in the U.S. has eliminated a requirement from its standards that mandated teaching…
Missed deadline to nominate new CDC director
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Kennedy, Oz announce Healthcare Advisory Committee members
WASHINGTON — A diverse group including a motivational coach, a venture capitalist with ties to health secretary Robert F. Kennedy…
A surprise opening for health care reforms
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California tests limits of ultra-processed food rules with new label bill
A new legislative proposal in California is advancing the state's initiative to curb ultra-processed foods by introducing a front-of-package seal.…