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AAFP Represents Members During 2025 Legislative Session

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

The 2025 Alabama Legislative Session concluded on May 14 at midnight. During the session, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians actively represented the interests of its members on a range of healthcare initiatives. What Happened: The bill was signed into law by the Governor on 4/15/2025.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

As we move into the tenth week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides an update on health care bills. 1354 ( Senator Boldon ): On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Senate Education Policy Committee heard S.F.

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Degree of Weight Loss Affects Tirzepatide-Linked Cardiometabolic Risk Improvement

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For adults with obesity or overweight, tirzepatide-linked improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors are associated with the degree of weight reduction, according to a study published online June 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Bruno Linetzky, M.D., All rights reserved.

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Zicam and Orajel Swabs Recalled for Possible Fungal Contamination

Physician's Weekly

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some nasal and baby teething swabs from Zicam and Orajel are being recalled across the country because they may be contaminated with fungus, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the manufacturer, Church & Dwight Co., health officials said. The recall was announced by the U.S.

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FDA’s Vape Ban Hits the Right Note: Supreme Court Says “Let It Be”

FDA Law

2, 2025) that affirms FDAs denial of authorization to market flavored vape products. To the manufacturers chagrin, FDA squarely rejected approximately 1.2 Frustrating as that may be for the manufacturers, FDAs denial orders did not constitute a change in existing policy. Wages & White Lion Investments, LLC , No.

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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Operation Stork Speed

FDA Law

Livornese & Ricardo Carvajal On March 18, 2025, the U.S. This initiative seeks to address the ongoing challenges families face in ensuring they have access to safe, reliable, and nutritious infant formula and is described by HHS Secretary Kennedy as critical to the pursuit of Make America Healthy Again.

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Key Bills in the 2025 Legislative Session AAFP is Watching Closely

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

As the 2025 legislative session swings into full gear, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has set its sights on a cadre of pivotal bills set to shape the healthcare landscape for years to come.

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