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Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy change
Read full article: Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy changeDoctors groups and public health organizations are suing the U.S. government over the decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most children and pregnant women.
American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds
Read full article: American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study findsA new study shows that the health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to experience obesity, chronic diseases and other problems.
FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff
Read full article: FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staffA top official at the Food and Drug Administration recently overruled government scientists on the availability of two COVID-19 vaccines.
20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials
Read full article: 20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officialsThe Trump administration has violated federal privacy laws when it turned over Medicaid data on millions of enrollees to federal deportation officials last month, says California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Takeaways from interviews with families forever changed by diseases that vaccines can prevent
Read full article: Takeaways from interviews with families forever changed by diseases that vaccines can preventIn the time before widespread vaccination, young children often lost their lives to devastating infectious diseases that ran rampant in America.
Oklahoma seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases
Read full article: Oklahoma seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchasesOklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the list of items that can be purchased with food stamps.
Duncan Hines parent Conagra Brands says it will phase out artificial colors
Read full article: Duncan Hines parent Conagra Brands says it will phase out artificial colorsConagra Brands, the parent company of Duncan Hines, Slim Jim and other brands, is the latest big food company to say it’s discontinuing the use of artificial dyes.
Thimerosal: What to know about the vaccine preservative from a bygone flu-shot debate
Read full article: Thimerosal: What to know about the vaccine preservative from a bygone flu-shot debateThe Trump administration's vaccine advisers have brought up an old flu-shot debate: Whether it's time to wipe out the last small fraction of those vaccines that contain a controversial preservative.
CDC nominee Susan Monarez sidesteps questions about disagreements with RFK in Senate hearing
Read full article: CDC nominee Susan Monarez sidesteps questions about disagreements with RFK in Senate hearingCDC nominee Susan Monarez says she values vaccines and rigorous scientific evidence but has largely sidestepped questions about widespread cuts to the agency and whether she disagreed with any of Health Secretary Robert F.
Texas will put warning labels on some foods, but its additives list has inaccuracies
Read full article: Texas will put warning labels on some foods, but its additives list has inaccuraciesA Texas law promoting the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda requires first-ever warning labels on certain foods like chips and candies.
California senators demand Trump immigration officials stop using Medicaid data
Read full article: California senators demand Trump immigration officials stop using Medicaid dataThe Trump administration’s decision to provide deportation officials with personal data — including the immigration status — on millions of Medicaid enrollees prompted two California U.S. senators on Wednesday to demand that the data sharing “cease” and for Homeland Security officials to “destroy” the records.
Conservative Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez announces bid to run for US Sen. Bill Cassidy’s seat
Read full article: Conservative Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez announces bid to run for US Sen. Bill Cassidy’s seatLouisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez, a conservative Republican, has officially launched his bid to run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
FDA to offer faster drug reviews to companies promoting 'national priorities'
Read full article: FDA to offer faster drug reviews to companies promoting 'national priorities'The Food and Drug Administration says it will begin offering faster reviews to new medicines that align with Trump administration priorities for Americans' health.
Judge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he's never seen such discrimination in 40 years
Read full article: Judge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he's never seen such discrimination in 40 yearsA federal judge says it was illegal for the Trump administration to cancel several hundred research grants issued by the National Institutes of Health.
Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials
Read full article: Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officialsPresident Donald Trump's administration has released to deportation officials the personal data for millions of Medicaid enrollees, including their immigration status.
Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism -- and each other
Read full article: Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism -- and each otherA growing number of Black fathers with autistic children are looking to be more visible in the national autism conversation through podcasts, nonprofits and summits that specifically address their experience.
Robert F. Kennedy met with the CIA after a trip to the Soviet Union, newly declassified files show
Read full article: Robert F. Kennedy met with the CIA after a trip to the Soviet Union, newly declassified files showThe CIA has released 1,500 pages of previously classified documents relating to the assassination of New York Sen. Robert F.
The Latest: California senator removed after interrupting news conference by Kristi Noem
Read full article: The Latest: California senator removed after interrupting news conference by Kristi NoemCalifornia U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed after he interrupted a Los Angeles press conference on immigration by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research
Read full article: NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health researchPresident Donald Trump’s National Institutes of Health director says some employees’ critical letter to him has “fundamental misconceptions about the policy directions the NIH has taken.”.
Unsubstantiated 'chemtrail' conspiracy theories lead to legislation proposed in US statehouses
Read full article: Unsubstantiated 'chemtrail' conspiracy theories lead to legislation proposed in US statehousesState legislatures are passing bills to ban weather modification and geoengineering based on decades-old “chemtrails” conspiracy theories, moving the fringe theory from online into actual public policy.
Who's in charge? CDC's leadership 'crisis' apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance
Read full article: Who's in charge? CDC's leadership 'crisis' apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidanceThe CDC, a $9.2 billion-a-year agency tasked with reviewing life-saving vaccines, monitoring diseases and watching for budding threats to Americans’ health, is without a clear leader.
CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots
Read full article: CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shotsThe nation’s top public health agency has posted new recommendations that healthy children and pregnant women may — but no longer should — get COVID-19 vaccinations.
White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report
Read full article: White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' reportThe White House will fix errors in a much-anticipated federal government report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Utah lawmakers said gender-affirming care is harmful to kids. Their own study contradicts that claim
Read full article: Utah lawmakers said gender-affirming care is harmful to kids. Their own study contradicts that claimUtah Republicans passed a ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth in 2023 and argued it was needed to protect vulnerable kids from treatments that could cause long-term harm.
Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu
Read full article: Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic fluThe Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu.
A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says
Read full article: A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO saysA new variant of COVID-19 is circulating in parts of the world and may be driving an increase in cases in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific regions.
217 days and counting: Trump's rules slow the release of migrant children to their families
Read full article: 217 days and counting: Trump's rules slow the release of migrant children to their familiesReleases of immigrant children in U.S. custody have slowed dramatically since the Trump administration increased vetting of people seeking to take care of them.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs
Read full article: RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugsA new government-issued report reflects some of the most controversial views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
FDA panel is split on updates to COVID shots as questions loom for fall vaccinations
Read full article: FDA panel is split on updates to COVID shots as questions loom for fall vaccinationsGovernment advisers are split on whether drugmakers should update their COVID-19 vaccines to better protect Americans this fall and winter.
RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report worries farmers, Republicans ahead of release
Read full article: RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report worries farmers, Republicans ahead of releaseA much-anticipated White House report about childhood diseases has provoked a tug-of-war that’s pitted farmers and some prominent Republican lawmakers against health secretary Robert F.
WHO adopts a 'pandemic agreement' after the chaos of COVID
Read full article: WHO adopts a 'pandemic agreement' after the chaos of COVIDThe World Health Organization's member countries have approved an agreement to better prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics in the wake of the devastation wrought by the coronavirus.
Nebraska to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP under first USDA waiver
Read full article: Nebraska to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP under first USDA waiverNebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the food benefit program for low-income Americans long known as food stamps.
South African leader and Trump will meet next week after US took in white South Africans as refugees
Read full article: South African leader and Trump will meet next week after US took in white South Africans as refugeesPresident Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are scheduled to hold talks at the White House next week.
Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find love
Read full article: Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find lovePresident Donald Trump’s new pick for surgeon general wrote in a recent book that people should consider using unproven psychedelic drugs as therapy and in a newsletter suggested her use of mushrooms helped her find love.
Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department
Read full article: Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health departmentRepublicans and Democrats alike are questioning the deep staffing cuts, research funding freezes and policy changes U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Live updates: Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new president could mark a turning point for the Mideast
Read full article: Live updates: Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new president could mark a turning point for the MideastPresident Donald Trump has met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia.
FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids' teeth
Read full article: FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids' teethU.S. health officials are announcing an effort to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth, citing possible health risks.
The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costs
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order meant to try to lower drug costs for American consumers.
Louisiana governor pushes Trump to weigh primary challenger to GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, AP sources say
Read full article: Louisiana governor pushes Trump to weigh primary challenger to GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, AP sources sayPresident Donald Trump and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry have discussed the possibility that Julia Letlow, a congresswoman elected in 2021 after her husband died of COVID, might challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in next year's Republican primary.
On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spirituality
Read full article: On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spiritualityPresident Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has appeared on numerous wellness and right-wing podcasts over the past year.
The Latest: Trump says the ‘final details’ are still to come in UK trade agreement
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says the ‘final details’ are still to come in UK trade agreementU.S. President Donald Trump said from the White House on Thursday that his government has reached a trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general
Read full article: Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon generalPresident Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. says
Read full article: US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. saysThe U.S. Health and Human Services department will start a research project to examine medical data and records of Medicaid and Medicare enrollees who have been diagnosed with autism, health secretary Robert F.
Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine program
Read full article: Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine programThe Food and Drug Administration says that a prominent medical contrarian and critic of the drug industry will head its vaccine center.
Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication
Read full article: Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medicationThe Trump administration on Monday asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three GOP-led states seeking to cut off telehealth access to abortion medication mifepristone.
National Endowment for the Arts cuts off funding, pushes for staff resignations
Read full article: National Endowment for the Arts cuts off funding, pushes for staff resignationsPresident Donald Trump’s proposed budget calls for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts, which provides hundreds of millions of dollars each year to individuals and institutions around the country.
Former Vice President Pence defends Constitution after getting Profile in Courage Award
Read full article: Former Vice President Pence defends Constitution after getting Profile in Courage AwardFormer Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly defended the Constitution after receiving the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.
A community rallied to share flu shot experiences. Then the government stopped the study
Read full article: A community rallied to share flu shot experiences. Then the government stopped the studySome Denver parents got texts during this winter's brutal flu season with videos sharing why people in their neighborhoods chose flu shots for their kids.
Door knocks and DNA tests: How the Trump administration plans to keep tabs on 450,000 migrant kids
Read full article: Door knocks and DNA tests: How the Trump administration plans to keep tabs on 450,000 migrant kidsPresident Donald Trump's administration is conducting a massive, multi-agency review of 450,000 migrant children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without their parents during President Joe Biden’s term.
Musk defends his work as he prepares to wind down at DOGE but gives hazy answers on future
Read full article: Musk defends his work as he prepares to wind down at DOGE but gives hazy answers on futureElon Musk is defending the work of the Department of Government Efficiency as he prepares to scale back from his government role and spend more time at his businesses.
Lovefest or Cabinet meeting? For Donald Trump, it's both
Read full article: Lovefest or Cabinet meeting? For Donald Trump, it's bothSecretary of State Marco Rubio notes at the end of President Trump’s marathon Cabinet meeting that the U.S. has brought home 47 wrongfully detained Americans so far in Trump’s second term.
Florida is poised to ban fluoride from public water systems
Read full article: Florida is poised to ban fluoride from public water systemsFlorida is poised to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.
FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots
Read full article: FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shotsThere’s new uncertainty about updated COVID-19 shots this fall after the Trump administration’s handling of a shot from Novavax.
Trump's first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade wars
Read full article: Trump's first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade warsIn his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has exerted his power on a scale with no easy historical comparison.
Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay
Read full article: Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delayNovavax says its closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full U.S. approval after additional discussions with the Food and Drug Administration.
The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal
Read full article: The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade dealWhile in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country.
Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healer
Read full article: Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healerA video shows a Texas doctor, who has been treating children in a measles outbreak, with a measles rash on his face in a clinic while caring for patients a week before he met with Health Secretary Robert F.
Trump turns a COVID information website into a promotion page for the lab leak theory
Read full article: Trump turns a COVID information website into a promotion page for the lab leak theoryA federal website that used to feature information on vaccines, testing and treatment for COVID-19 has been transformed into a page supporting the theory that the pandemic originated with a lab leak.