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May 27, 2025, 11:11 AM

Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again Releases Report

The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) today released a groundbreaking assessment identifying key drivers behind the childhood chronic disease crisis
May 22, 2025, 00:00 AM

FDA Approves Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine with Restrictions and Outlines New Approach for COVID-19 Vaccine Regulatory Framework

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a long-awaited approval of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions. Novavax, the maker of the nation’s only traditional protein-based COVID-19 vaccine, only had emergency use authorization from the FDA for its vaccine in anyone age 12 or older.
May 20, 2025, 09:53 AM

USPSTF Reaffirms Universal Syphilis Screening in Pregnancy

On May 13, 2025, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) renewed its recommendation for early and universal screening for syphilis during pregnancy.