Legislation targeting the high cost of prescription drugs could face a key vote this week in Richmond, and a group of Virginia doctors is urging state lawmakers to take action.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said he would create a new human foods program led by a deputy commissioner with authority over policy, strategy and regulatory activities for the part of the agency that oversees 80% of the foods Americans eat.
The FDA announced draft guidelines that would do away with the current three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men.
The latest report follows preliminary findings released last month. It includes detailed recommendations and cost estimates between $147 million and $240 million.
In the wake of hate symbols being spray painted over a mural on the side of it’s building, the Waynesboro YMCA held a prayer vigil where the vandalism occurred to spread faith and unity.
Instead of concentrating their attention on the court, the marchers vowed to push for action from the building directly across the street: the U.S. Capitol.
On Thursday, supporters of the Alzheimer’s Association, including some from our part of Virginia, visited Capitol Square and shared the organization's legislative priorities with lawmakers.