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A physician reflects on a patient's admiration for RFK Jr., discussing the FDA's role in public health, the efficacy and safety of psychedelics, peptides, stem cells, raw milk, hyperbaric therapies, chelation, ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, vitamins, and nutraceuticals. The article concludes with concerns over RFK Jr.'s potential impact on public health if he were to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based medicine and regulatory oversight.

FDA and EPA approve SaniDate® 12.0, the first antimicrobial treatment for pre-harvest agricultural water, to combat foodborne pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli.

EPA awards $800,000 to two SoCal small businesses for developing innovative environmental technologies: Water Illumination, Inc. for PFAS destruction in saline wastewater, and Holochip Corporation for AI-powered emergency response mapping.

The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council overturns the Chevron doctrine, shifting power from federal agencies like FDA, CMS, and EPA to courts, impacting public health policy. The ruling reduces agencies' ability to interpret ambiguous statutes, potentially slowing policy implementation and regulatory actions, with mixed implications under the upcoming administration.

Students for Life Action releases 'Make America Pro-Life Roadmap,' detailing legal strategies post-Dobbs, focusing on addressing chemical abortion pills with federal and state legislators.

A $14 million boost for WA’s environmental approvals system aims to streamline processes and fast-track job-creating projects, supported by additional staff for EPA and OAC to address backlogs. This follows the Vogel-McFerran Review’s recommendations and recent legislative amendments to the Environmental Protection Act, enhancing parallel approvals and EPA board membership. WA’s Premier and Environment Minister highlight the benefits for both environment and business.

WA Government invests $14 million to boost EPA and OAC staffing, aiming to expedite environmental approvals and secure major energy transition projects, enhancing both environmental quality and business certainty.

WA Govt. invests $14M to reform environmental approvals, aiming to expedite processes and secure major projects, while upholding high environmental standards. This follows the Vogel-McFerran Review's recommendations and recent amendments to the Environmental Protection Act.

Ocean Infinity readies new search for MH370 with three robot vessels, awaiting Malaysian government approval for a 15,000sqkm area off Western Australia, under a 'no find, no fee' proposal.