Is It Time to End Animal Testing? | The Regulatory Review
Jan 13, 2024 · Over 110 million animals die in U.S. laboratories used for animal testing every year. Their deaths are painful, as lab animals subjected to testing are often immobilized, mutilated, and exposed to toxic substances.. The safety of many medications and consumer products, such as cosmetics, food additives, and cleaners, is evaluated through animal testing. . The United States has one of the ...
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The Social Responsibility of Social Media Platforms
Dec 21, 2021 · One in three people globally use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. These platforms act as breeding grounds for viral cartoon memes and trendy dance choreography, as well as widespread social movements and vibrant displays of activism.. But social media also has a dark side. Disinformation, hate speech, revenge pornography, harassment, terrorism activity, and sex ...
The Rise of AI and Technology in Immigration Enforcement
Mar 23, 2024 · As the use and capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology increase, so do the potential risks in immigration enforcement practices.. In an Executive Order issued late last year, President Joseph R. Biden established new guidelines for the safe use of AI. The Order outlines how the new guidelines can better protect Americans from the privacy risks posed by AI.
Regulating Weight-Loss Drugs and Supplements
Nov 16, 2024 · A breakthrough in long-term weight management has sparked demand for a new generation of weight loss drugs. In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Ozempic to treat type-two diabetes. Four years later, the agency approved Wegovy—a higher-dose version containing the same active ingredients—for chronic weight management in overweight adults.
Navigating Genetic Data Privacy and Law Enforcement Access
Oct 5, 2024 · Nearly all newborns in the United States automatically provide their genetic information at birth through mandatory health screening programs. With a prick of the needle, hospital staff collect blood samples from the newborn’s heel and test for a range of genetic and metabolic disorders. After the screening is complete, the residual blood samples often remain in storage for years, typically ...
Congressional Constituent Service Inquiries | The Regulatory Review
Nov 14, 2024 · Every American, at some point in time, interacts with the sprawling federal bureaucracy. When people get lost in the bureaucratic maze or cannot access the information or attention they need, they often ask their members of Congress to intervene.
Trump’s Deregulatory Failures | The Regulatory Review
Jan 31, 2024 · In just four years, the Trump Administration rolled back over 100 environmental rules, including those designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, cut methane emissions, protect wetlands, and conserve public lands.. In a recent article, Stephen Johnson argues that although President Donald J. Trump’s short-term deregulatory record was successful, his long-term record was not.
Drilling Down on Loper Bright and Health Care Regulation
Nov 4, 2024 · This past June, the U.S. Supreme Court shifted the ground under regulators by repealing Chevron deference to agencies in Loper Bright v. Raimondo and tasking courts with determining the “best reading” of statutes. Health care—one of the most technically regulated industries—will undoubtedly feel the impact, but how exactly?
Reducing Barriers to Glucose Monitoring | The Regulatory Review
Sep 25, 2024 · Two million people living with diabetes lack health insurance. But access to health insurance predicts whether individuals with diabetes will receive high-quality diabetes care.. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took action to …