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Tenn. GOP Lawmakers Block Questions on Cuts to HIV Funding
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee on Wednesday continued to block Democratic lawmakers from questioning the newly appointed health czar's contentious decision to forgo nearly $9 million in federal funding designed to prevent and treat HIV.
FTC Fines GoodRx for Unauthorized Sharing of Health Data
The Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc. for sharing users' personal health data.
Experts Urge Better Opioid Rescue Drug Access to Save Lives
Naloxone, available as a nasal spray and in an injectable form, is a key tool in the battle against a nationwide overdose crisis linked to the deaths of more than 100,000 people annually in the U.S.
Utah Governor OKs Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Health Care
Utah's Republican governor on Saturday signed bills that ban youth from receiving gender-affirming health care and allow families to receive scholarships to pay for education outside the public school system, both measures that are part of larger nationwi
FDA to Loosen Gay Blood Donor Restrictions
The FDA is expected to announce a revised policy around blood donations from men who have sex with men.
FDA's Advisers Back Plan to Simplify COVID-19 Vaccinations
The U.S. is poised to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like a yearly flu shot, a major shift in strategy despite a long list of questions about how to best protect against a still rapidly mutating virus.
FDA Declines to Regulate CBD; Calls on Congress for Fix
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday there are too many unknowns about CBD products to regulate them as foods or supplements under the agency's current structure.
Lawyer Defends North Carolina's Transgender Care Exclusions
A lawyer representing the leaders of North Carolina's state employee health plan defended its exclusion of gender-affirming treatments on Wednesday before a federal appeals court, facing a barrage of criticisms from its chief judge.
No More Nuggets? School Lunch Goes Farm-to-table — for Some
The food served at the suburban San Francisco school system, Mount Diablo Unified, reflects a trend away from mass-produced, reheated meals.
Amazon Launches a Subscription Prescription Drug Service
Amazon will launch a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. People will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of about 50 generic medications.
U.S. Proposes Once-a-year COVID Shots for Most Americans
The Food and Drug Administration proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the mutating virus.
West Virginia Ban on Minors' Gender-Affirming Care Advances
A bill that would ban physicians from providing gender-affirming surgery to minors is advancing in West Virginia.
Hopes for HIV Vaccine Dashed as Drug Fails Trial
A major drug trial was halted early when it became clear that the vaccine did not prevent participants in the trial from acquiring HIV.
South Dakota GOP Lawmakers Push Trans Youth Health Care Ban
A group of South Dakota Republican lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday to outlaw gender-affirming health care for transgender youth, pushing the state to join at least a dozen others considering anti-transgender legislation this year.
For Success in Gay Dating, Your Teeth Should be Straight
A surprising turn-off in the world? Crooked teeth. Fortunately, in recent years, it's become possible — and surprisingly affordable — for adults to straighten their teeth and improve their smiles... and social lives!
5 Ways to Consume Cannabis Without Smoking
Smoking cannabis can have a few adverse effects. Thankfully, there are many alternative ways of consuming your favorite herb without involving smoke:
Feds to Investigate Nursing Home Abuse of Antipsychotics
The federal government says it will begin a targeted crackdown on nursing homes' abuse of antipsychotic drugs and misdiagnoses of schizophrenia in patients.
Jill Biden's Skin Cancer Could Fuel Advocacy in Cancer Fight
Jill Biden's experience with skin cancer could inject new purpose into what has become part of her life's work highlighting research into curing cancer and urging people to get regular screenings.
California Latest to Sue Drug Companies over Insulin Prices
California on Thursday announced it will sue the companies that make and promote most of the nation's insulin, accusing them of scheming to illegally increase the price of the drug.
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