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The U.S. Justice Department is dealing with over 170 pending appeals from law enforcement and victim support groups seeking to restore grants canceled earlier this year, causing program disruptions and layoffs.
The CDC faces turmoil as its director's firing is contested by her lawyers, while four senior officials resign citing concerns about public health politicization under HHS leadership.
The FDA announced new restrictions on COVID-19 vaccine access while approving updated formulations, sparking debate among health experts about barriers to preventative care.
A new study argues Chagas disease, a parasitic infection transmitted by kissing bugs, should be considered endemic in the U.S., with local transmission confirmed in eight states.