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06/15/2026 · Yakima

FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Young Children

The FDA cleared Dexcom Inc.'s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System for over-the-counter use, expanding access to continuous glucose monitoring technology for children and adults not requiring insulin treatment.

06/16/2026

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CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center to Combat New World Screwworm

The CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate response efforts after the New World screwworm was detected in Florida. The parasitic fly larvae had not been found in the continental United States since 1966.

06/16/2026

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New Reports Outline Strategies to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths

A new set of reports identifies preventable causes and treatment options for postpartum hemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal death globally. Researchers say implementing existing interventions could save thousands of lives each year.

06/16/2026

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Federal court blocks Trump DOJ from obtaining transgender youth medical records in California

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's effort to obtain medical records and names of young patients treated at transgender clinics in California. The Department of Justice had sought the files and information about healthcare providers.

06/16/2026

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Lupus Trial Shows Patients Halting Medications After Immune Treatment

Researchers report that patients enrolled in a trial of an experimental immune-resetting treatment have stopped taking medications to manage lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The approach represents a potential shift in how doctors manage the condition.

06/15/2026

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Safety inquiry finds 78 children received gender medication at Brighton clinic without required checks

An independent safety inquiry found that 78 children at a Brighton gender care clinic received medication without undergoing required medical assessments. The investigation identified gaps in clinical protocols at WellBN.

06/15/2026

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