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President Signs Executive Order to Lower Some Drug Costs
Order expected to affect specific medications covered under Medicare that are administered in a health care setting
FDA Warns of Possible Bacteria Contamination of Tattoo Inks
Infections can cause rashes, lesions, and even scarring
North Dakota Becomes the Latest State to Report Measles Outbreak
Total of 935 cases of measles have been reported so far this year in the United States
HHS, NIH Unveil Vaccine Initiative to Protect Against Future Pandemics
The new initiative will focus on research using the beta-propiolactone vaccine platform
Burnout and Stress Continue to Plague the Nursing Profession
Short staffing tops the list of stressors, followed by inadequate pay, lack of leadership support, and abuse from patients
United States Seeing Uptick in Whooping Cough Cases
Number of cases this year has reached 8,485, twice as many as this time last year
USPSTF Recommends Counseling to Prevent Perinatal Depression
Clinicians should provide or refer those at increased risk to counseling interventions during pregnancy, postpartum
Survey Reveals Women May Be Experiencing Perimenopause in Their 40s
One in three women are also concerned about the long-term health effects of menopause
HHS Announces Plans to Pay Moderna $176 Million for mRNA Flu Vaccine
Government hopes to be prepared for possible bird flu pandemic or outbreak of other flu variations
HHS, FDA Offer Timeline for Phasing Out Petroleum-Based Food Dyes
FDA to establish national standard and timeline for food industry to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives