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EU Weighs Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Consumer Products

European Union Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall announced that the European Commission is weighing a ban on PFAS, also called “forever chemicals," in consumer products.

HHS Defunds EcoHealth Alliance for Gain-of-Function Research

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ended funding for EcoHealth Alliance and its former President, Dr. Peter Daszak, for its involvement in gain-of-function research.

CDC Launches ‘One-Health’ Plan to Monitor Disease

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of the Interior (DOI) created the "One Health Framework" to prepare for future diseases.

Congressional Report Supports COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory

A recent report from the House Oversight Committee suggests that COVID-19 likely originated from a laboratory incident in Wuhan, China.

Pharmaceutical Group Marked Up Drug Prices by 1,000%

The Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) marked up the cost of some prescription drugs by 1,000%, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Some of the drugs with significant price jumps included those for HIV and cancer.

FDA to Ban Red Dye 3

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will ban Red No. 3 in food, drinks, and pharmaceutical products. Red No. 3 is a synthetic coloring frequently used in candies, desserts, and some drugs.

U.S. Population Growth to Slow by 2033

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that annual deaths in the U.S. will surpass births by 2033, marking a significant demographic shift.

Premature Babies at Risk for Breathing Issues Following Vaccination

A study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that hospitalized premature babies who received two-month vaccinations had an increased risk for breathing issues.

Doctors Ask Supreme Court to Block California Board’s Investigation into COVID Opposition

Three doctors have filed an application to the Supreme Court to block the California Medical Board from investigating them for their views on COVID-19 policies.

Yellen Admits COVID Relief Spending Contributed to Inflation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged in a CNBC interview that the Biden administration's pandemic stimulus spending may have contributed “a little bit” to inflation.

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