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Only if too many ketones accumulate in the body may ketosis progress to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life threatening condition. Ketones are a chemical your body produces when it burns stored fat.

On March 3, 2025, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued a policy statement rescinding the Richardson Waiver, a policy in place since 1971 that required ...

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In addition to a $25,000 lump-sum buyout offer, some HHS workers would also receive around two months of paid administrative leave if they chose to accept the buyout.