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FDA Publishes Full Texts of Response Letters to Drug Applications
The goal is to improve public understanding of the FDA decision-making process
NIH to Cap Publishing Fees for Publicly Funded Research
Agency says these fees place an additional burden on taxpayers who already fund the underlying research
American Academy of Pediatrics Sues HHS Over Vaccine Policy
AAP maintains RFK Jr. violated federal law by unilaterally changing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations without scientific evidence
Measles Outbreak in Kentucky Confirmed
Five cases reported in total, four of which are linked to the same outbreak
FDA Will Now Require Labeling of ADHD Medication to Indicate Weight Loss Risk
Agency will require a Limitation of Use section in the prescribing information of all extended-release ADHD stimulants
Survey Shows Few Adults Recognize Testicular Cancer as Affecting Young Men
Specialists say routine self-exams are the most effective way to identify testicular cancer early, when it is most curable
32 Percent of U.S. Adults Consumed Fast Food on a Given Day in 2021...
And, 30.1 percent of children and adolescents consumed fast food, with youth getting 11.4 percent of their daily calories from fast food
27.2 Million People of All Ages Uninsured in 2024 in the United States
Nonsignificant increase seen from 2023; 11.6 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and 5.1 percent of children aged 0 to 17 were uninsured in 2024
Hypertension Is Most Common Chronic Condition in People Aged 85 Years and Older
Overall, 7.4 percent of adults aged 85 years and older reported no chronic conditions, 37.3 percent reported four or more
Dementia Caregivers Have Modifiable Risk Factors Increasing Their Own Risk
Findings seen particularly among younger dementia caregivers under 45 years of age