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Veterans Affairs physicians and scientists were ordered to not publish in medical journals or speak with the public without first seeking clearance from political appointees of President Donald Trump, the Guardian reported.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, called the CDC’s independent advisory body on immunizations a “kangaroo court” in an interview. (STAT)
Dozens of people became ill and at least 16 were hospitalized due to a growing outbreak of Salmonella linked to recalled cucumbers, according to the CDC. (AP)
The FDA updated its recall of tomatoes in three Southern states due to possible Salmonella contamination, warning of “serious adverse health consequences or death.” (New York Times)
The agency also recalled some cookies from New Grains Gluten Free Bakery which may contain eggs, soy, or milk, without any indication of these ingredients. (Newsweek)
Elon Musk’s drug use on the campaign trail may have been more significant than previously understood. (New York Times)
A revised version of the “Make America Healthy Again” report still has errors, according to one analysis. (NOTUS)
The proposed HHS budget called for steep cuts to the NIH as it consolidates the work of its 27 institutes into eight. (CNN)
The Trump administration axed an NIH-funded program for HIV vaccine research. (New York Times)
Three women and two doctors sued over a Kansas law that blocks terminally ill pregnant women from making end-of-life care decisions. (The Hill)
The CDC issued an updated warning about the risk of catching measles while traveling. (CBS News)
Due to recent actions taken by the Trump administration, hundreds of thousands of healthcare workers are in danger of being deported. (Politico)
A Filipino health worker who spent 3 months in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Washington state was released. (NBC News)
The U.K. banned disposable vapes to stop kids from using them and keep streets cleaner. (AP)
Attorneys representing a woman who sued Kentucky over its near-total abortion ban dropped their lawsuit. (AP)
Were an insurer’s ghost networks responsible for this man’s death? (ProPublica)
Researchers identified a diagnostic tool to help gauge the risk of diabetic foot ulcer recurrence, the NIH said.
French physician and scientist Étienne-Émile Baulieu, MD, PhD, who developed the abortion pill, died at age 98. (New York Times)
Valerie Mahaffey, an actor known for her roles in “Northern Exposure” and “The Doctors,” died at age 71 from cancer. (ABC News)
A wireless forehead e-tattoo could one day assess cognitive load monitoring in pilots, operators, and healthcare professionals, warning them of too much mental strain. (Device)
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