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FDA grants accelerated approval for first plasmid DNA-based immunotherapy for adults
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for Voceryq to treat adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.
CMS Finalizes Rule to Increase Oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a rule to strengthen oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations.
Vitality Works recalls 365 Whole Foods ashwagandha capsules over potential Salmonella
Vitality Works Inc. recalled one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market ashwagandha capsules due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Trump administration awards $39.7 million for Missouri rural healthcare
The Trump administration announced $39.7 million to modernize rural healthcare in Missouri.
Administration announces more than $19 million for West Virginia rural healthcare
The Trump Administration announced more than $19 million in funding to improve rural healthcare in West Virginia.
SLR Food Distribution Inc. recalls ground cinnamon over lead concerns
SLR Food Distribution Inc. is recalling Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon due to potential lead contamination.
CDC report details 69 group A strep cases in Missoula County
Public health officials identified 69 group A Streptococcus cases in Missoula, Montana, between July 2024 and September 2025.
CDC reports ADHD diagnosis percentage increases to 13.8%
The percentage of children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 who had ever received a diagnosis of ADHD increased from 9.9% to 13.8% between 2019 and 2025.
Health and Human Services Department removes 14 health technology certification criteria
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a final rule removing 14 certification criteria for health technology developers.