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Senate Clears Path for Trump's FDA Nominee, Makary
President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Marty Makary, cleared a key Senate vote (56-44) on Tuesday, advancing his confirmation following a hearing where he faced scrutiny over past criticisms of the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine policies. A final vote is expected later Tuesday.
Senate Clears Path for Trump's FDA Nominee, Makary
President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Marty Makary, cleared a key Senate vote (56-44) on Tuesday, advancing his confirmation following a hearing where he faced scrutiny over past criticisms of the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine policies. A final vote is expected later Tuesday.
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52% Bias Score
Surge in US State Bills to Ban Artificial Food Dyes
Driven by parental concerns and the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, a record number of U.S. states are introducing bills to ban artificial food dyes in 2024, with West Virginia leading the charge by passing a bill to ban seven dyes starting in 2028.
Surge in US State Bills to Ban Artificial Food Dyes
Driven by parental concerns and the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, a record number of U.S. states are introducing bills to ban artificial food dyes in 2024, with West Virginia leading the charge by passing a bill to ban seven dyes starting in 2028.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Recommends Trivalent Flu Vaccine for 2025-26 Season, Bypassing Advisory Committee
The FDA recommended a trivalent influenza vaccine for the 2025-26 season, bypassing its advisory committee after a February cancellation, citing global surveillance data and prioritizing timely vaccine availability; this follows the worst US flu season in over a decade.
FDA Recommends Trivalent Flu Vaccine for 2025-26 Season, Bypassing Advisory Committee
The FDA recommended a trivalent influenza vaccine for the 2025-26 season, bypassing its advisory committee after a February cancellation, citing global surveillance data and prioritizing timely vaccine availability; this follows the worst US flu season in over a decade.
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24% Bias Score
Kennedy's Vaccine Skepticism Sparks Public Health Concerns
Newly appointed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked controversy by expressing vaccine skepticism, cancelling key advisory meetings, and downplaying recent measles outbreaks, raising concerns among health experts about potential impacts on public health.
Kennedy's Vaccine Skepticism Sparks Public Health Concerns
Newly appointed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked controversy by expressing vaccine skepticism, cancelling key advisory meetings, and downplaying recent measles outbreaks, raising concerns among health experts about potential impacts on public health.
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60% Bias Score
Congress Weighs Reauthorization of Life-Saving Pediatric Drug Incentive Program
Congress can reauthorize the expired Pediatric Priority Review Voucher (PPRV) program to incentivize pharmaceutical companies to develop treatments for rare pediatric diseases without taxpayer costs; the program has already facilitated the approval of 50 life-saving treatments for 40 diseases.
Congress Weighs Reauthorization of Life-Saving Pediatric Drug Incentive Program
Congress can reauthorize the expired Pediatric Priority Review Voucher (PPRV) program to incentivize pharmaceutical companies to develop treatments for rare pediatric diseases without taxpayer costs; the program has already facilitated the approval of 50 life-saving treatments for 40 diseases.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's FDA Nominee Defends Biden's Decision to Skip Key Vaccine Meeting
President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Marty Makary, defended the Biden administration's decision to forgo a key FDA vaccine meeting for COVID-19 boosters, sparking criticism from Senator Patty Murray who expressed concerns about the potential impact on public health decision-making, specifically regard...
Trump's FDA Nominee Defends Biden's Decision to Skip Key Vaccine Meeting
President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Marty Makary, defended the Biden administration's decision to forgo a key FDA vaccine meeting for COVID-19 boosters, sparking criticism from Senator Patty Murray who expressed concerns about the potential impact on public health decision-making, specifically regard...
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56% Bias Score
West Virginia Bans Nine Food Additives to Combat Poor Health
West Virginia banned nine food additives—including Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and BHA—linked to cancer and hyperactivity, effective January 2028 for manufacturers and August 2024 for schools, aiming to improve the state's poor health metrics.
West Virginia Bans Nine Food Additives to Combat Poor Health
West Virginia banned nine food additives—including Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and BHA—linked to cancer and hyperactivity, effective January 2028 for manufacturers and August 2024 for schools, aiming to improve the state's poor health metrics.
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44% Bias Score
L'Oréal Recalls Acne Treatment Due to Benzene Contamination
L'Oréal is recalling La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo acne treatment from the US market due to potential benzene contamination detected by an independent lab and confirmed by the FDA; the benzoyl peroxide-based product can release benzene into the air, posing an inhalation risk.
L'Oréal Recalls Acne Treatment Due to Benzene Contamination
L'Oréal is recalling La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo acne treatment from the US market due to potential benzene contamination detected by an independent lab and confirmed by the FDA; the benzoyl peroxide-based product can release benzene into the air, posing an inhalation risk.
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32% Bias Score
FDA Recalls Six Beauty Creams Due to Benzene Contamination
The FDA recalled six popular beauty creams from L'Oreal and Walgreens due to elevated levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, prompting retailers to remove them from shelves despite the low risk of cancer to consumers.
FDA Recalls Six Beauty Creams Due to Benzene Contamination
The FDA recalled six popular beauty creams from L'Oreal and Walgreens due to elevated levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, prompting retailers to remove them from shelves despite the low risk of cancer to consumers.
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48% Bias Score
US to Eliminate FDA's GRAS Program Amid Food Additive Safety Concerns
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy is eliminating the FDA's GRAS program, which allowed industry self-certification of food additives since 1997, leading to the introduction of numerous untested chemicals into the food supply; the move is supported by experts but faces challeng...
US to Eliminate FDA's GRAS Program Amid Food Additive Safety Concerns
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy is eliminating the FDA's GRAS program, which allowed industry self-certification of food additives since 1997, leading to the introduction of numerous untested chemicals into the food supply; the move is supported by experts but faces challeng...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's FDA Nominee Plans to Review School Lunches, Abortion Pill, and Advisory Committees
President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Marty Makary, intends to review school lunches, the abortion pill mifepristone, and agency advisory committees, potentially leading to significant changes in FDA policies and practices.
Trump's FDA Nominee Plans to Review School Lunches, Abortion Pill, and Advisory Committees
President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Marty Makary, intends to review school lunches, the abortion pill mifepristone, and agency advisory committees, potentially leading to significant changes in FDA policies and practices.
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40% Bias Score
MAHA Movement Gains Momentum: Policy Changes and Public Health Initiatives
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, spearheaded by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and supported by President Donald Trump, aims to improve nutrition, eliminate toxins, and fight chronic diseases; key actions include banning Red Dye No. 40 and creating a presidential commission on ch...
MAHA Movement Gains Momentum: Policy Changes and Public Health Initiatives
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, spearheaded by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and supported by President Donald Trump, aims to improve nutrition, eliminate toxins, and fight chronic diseases; key actions include banning Red Dye No. 40 and creating a presidential commission on ch...
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56% Bias Score
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