The proprietors of a Colorado funeral home, where authorities discovered 190 decaying bodies, now face charges for allegedly misspending nearly $900,000 in pandemic relief funds. (Source: AP)
U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Idaho Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
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In a temporary ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has permitted Idaho to enforce a statewide ban on gender-affirming care for most minors. (Source: CNN)
FTC Orders Cerebral to Pay $7 Million Fine for Privacy Breach
Telehealth company Cerebral has been ordered by the Federal Trade Commission to pay a $7 million fine for breaching patient privacy by disclosing personal health data to advertisers. (Source: FTC)
Ransomware Group Leaks Stolen Change Healthcare Data
A ransomware group has initiated the leaking of stolen data from Change Healthcare. (Source: Axios)
Animal Protection Group Warns of Disease Risk in Chinese Fur Farms
An animal protection group has issued a warning about the high risk of animal-to-human diseases developing in certain fur farms in China. (Source: Reuters)
Council Urges Child-Deterrent Packaging for Melatonin Supplements
Responding to pediatric emergency department visits related to melatonin, the Council for Responsible Nutrition has called for supplement makers to implement child-deterrent packaging and enhance warnings on over-the-counter melatonin products. (Source: CNN)
Anti-Counterfeit Firm Identifies Fake GLP-1 Agonists
An anti-counterfeit firm has identified over 250 websites selling counterfeit versions of GLP-1 agonists for weight loss and diabetes. (Source: Reuters)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Requires Time Off for Abortions and Contraceptive Care
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has mandated that U.S. employers must provide workers with time off for abortions and contraceptive care. (Source: Reuters)
Majority of U.S. Adults Desire More Sleep
A Gallup poll reveals that 57% of U.S. adults would feel better if they obtained more sleep. (Source: Gallup)
California Health Workers Face Challenges Under $25 Minimum Wage Law
Health workers in California may encounter difficulties due to the state’s $25 minimum wage law, with health systems threatening to reduce hours and benefits. (Source: KFF Health News)
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