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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.

FDA Adds Warning to Two RSV Vaccines

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines from GSK and Pfizer will carry warnings for an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the U.S. Food Drug Administration (FDA) said.

Florida Grand Jury Finds ‘Profound and Serious Issues’ with COVID Vaccine Development

A statewide grand jury that convened in 2022 upon the request of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) concluded that there is no evidence of criminal activity linked to the COVID-19 vaccines.

RFK Jr. Faces Senate Scrutiny Over HHS Nomination Amid Vaccine Concerns

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), is meeting with Senate Democrats on key health committees to discuss his nomination

FDA’s Proposed Nicotine Rule Sparks Concerns Over Black Market Surge

The FDA is advancing a controversial regulation to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, drawing criticism for potential unintended consequences, including fueling black market activity.

CDC Monitoring Virus Spike in China

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring reports of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. The virus is similar to a cold.

CDC Reports Increases in Overdose Deaths Linked to Synthetic Opioid ‘Carfentanil,’ More Potent Than Fentanyl

The CDC has reported a sharp increase in overdose deaths linked to carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent than fentanyl.

Louisiana Reports First Bird Flu-Related Death

The Louisiana Department of Health reported that the patient hospitalized with H5N1, bird flu, has passed away. The patient was over the age of 65 and had underlying medical conditions.

South Carolina Lab Used Monkeys for Vaccine Research

It has been learned that a South Carolina bio-research facility has used primates for vaccine research. Monkeys escaped from the lab in November.

Illinois Hospital System Brings Back Mask Mandates

An Illinois hospital system issued a mask mandate due to "widespread respiratory illnesses."

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