Radiofrequency radiation study
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Washington, DC - We know that cell phones are an important, everyday tool to most Americans. We use them now for much more than just talking—from booking travel on an app to using mobile wallets to pay for groceries. Our ubiquitous use of cell phones inevitably means that we must continue to review and ensure their safety.
FDA's warning to consumers about genetic tests that claim to predict patients’ responses to specific medications
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Washington, DC - As a public health agency, one of our key roles is to promote and advance safe and effective medical product innovations. One rapidly advancing, and very promising, area of science and medicine is the field of genetic tests. Genetic testing can provide helpful information about how an individual’s genes may predispose them to certain diseases and conditions, which may prompt consumers to be more engaged in pursuing the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices and more aware of their health risks.
Change the System: 25 Food System Leaders in San Diego
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San Diego, California - The inaugural San Diego Food Tank Summit is on November 14th and is almost sold out! The theme is “Growing the Food Movement” and across San Diego, food system advocates are using education, collaboration, and innovative ideas to build a community of safe, healthy, and nourished eaters. The San Diego Summit will close out a year of engaging and thought-provoking Food Tank Summits that bring industry experts, farmers, chefs, journalists, and policy makers into conversations that matter most to the food movement.
Presidential Proclamation on National Family Caregivers Month, 2018
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Washington, DC - During National Family Caregivers Month, we pay tribute to the millions of Americans across our Nation who selflessly care for family members who are chronically ill, elderly, or who have a disability. We recognize the challenges of caregiving and celebrate the joys of bringing support and comfort to a loved one. We express our gratitude to them for the work they do daily to ensure their loved ones are able to live in their homes and communities.
FDA authorizes test for detecting genetic variants
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Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing, with special controls, of the 23andMe Personal Genome Service Pharmacogenetic Reports test as a direct-to-consumer test for providing information about genetic variants that may be associated with a patient’s ability to metabolize some medications to help inform discussions with a health care provider. The FDA is authorizing the test to detect 33 variants for multiple genes.
Global Athletic Community Calls for Reform of World Anti-Doping Agency
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Washington, DC - Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), together with the United States Anti-Doping Agency, convened a meeting at the White House to discuss the urgent need to reform the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Representatives in attendance included Linda Helleland, WADA Vice President and Norway’s Minister of Youth; fourteen members of the global athletic community; and Ministers of Sport and the leaders of National Anti-Doping Organizations from Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom. American Olympic athlete Katie Ledecky sent a video message of support to the attendees, all of whom were united in their call for widespread, athlete-centered reform of the WADA-led anti-doping system.
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