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José Andrés Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Today, the White House announced that José Andrés has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Together with the George Washington University, Andrés founded the Global Food Institute, which...
Media Tip Sheet: FDA Issues Warning on First Hormone-Free Hot Flash Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a black box warning for a medication used to relieve hot flashes in menopausal women.
Insurance Denials and Access to Healthcare
The George Washington University has experts available to talk about access to medical care, prior authorization and trends in coverage.
Media Tip Sheet: Last-Minute Snags Stall Government Funding Bill as Shutdown Looms
Congress faces a looming government shutdown as negotiations over a stopgap funding bill stall due to disputes over farm aid, disaster recovery, and the future of the Washington Commanders' stadium.
Media Tip Sheet: Fewer Kids are Getting Flu Shots, According to CDC
Just over a third of U.S. kids have received the flu shot as of November 30th, according to the CDC. That number is down from this time last year.
Media Tip Sheet on 2024 Holiday Travel: 90% of Holiday Travelers to Hit the Road this Season
AAA is forecasting over 119 million people will be traveling for the holidays, starting Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Consumers of Diet Beverages and Sugar Substitutes Have Lower Quality Diets, New Study Says
A new study shows that people who consume diet beverages and packets of sugar substitutes such as aspartame, sucralose, or stevia have a lower quality diet compared to people who do not eat foods...
Media Tip Sheet: German Chancellor Clears the Way for Snap Election with No Confidence Vote
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz asked the country’s parliament today to declare it has no confidence in him.
The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs announces that Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, PhD, will join the school’s full-time faculty as the Shapiro Visiting Professor...
Media Tip Sheet: Syrian Rebels Seek Political Control
The Syrian rebel coalition that ousted President Bashar al-Assad last weekend said that it has further consolidated control over the country’s east.
