Health

President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal funds from going to gain-of-function research in China, Iran, and other countries.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya announced that the agency has shuttered its last in-house beagle labs.

Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into companies allegedly misusing fluoride in children's products as part of deceptive advertising.

Neuralink announced that it has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) "breakthrough" tag to restore communication for those with severe speech impairment.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is developing a universal vaccine platform targeting "pandemic-prone viruses."

The Department of Health and Human Services released a new report detailing the lack of evidence for "gender-affirming care" among youth.

NHS England announced a new "jab" targeting fifteen types of cancers.

Florida is expected to become the second state to ban fluoride in public water sources.

PepsiCo is accelerating its transition away from artificial colors, following Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary's announcement that particular food dyes are to be banned.

Reps. Mark Messmer (R-IN) and August Pfluger (R-TX) have introduced a bill to block the federal funding of universities requiring students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.