The U.S. government has declared the monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency. Announcing this on Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said, "This action will further strengthen and accelerate the Biden-Harris Administration's response in recognition of the continued rapid transmission of monkeypox in the U.S. and globally, and to signal the seriousness and urgency wit
The Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to twelve companies that sell over the counter skin lightening products containing hydroquinone, the regulator said in a statement.