CDC names vaccine skeptic Ralph Abraham second in command
Dr. Abraham claims — without proof — that vaccines include DNA contaminants and raise infection risk.
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White House reviews Trump’s revived drug pricing rule
President Trump has set a Sept. 29 deadline for pharma companies to align U.S. prices with global benchmarks, warning of regulatory action if they don't comply.
MAHA report on children’s health faces backlash over flawed science
The report aims to improve children’s health, but critics say it relies on flawed science and weak regulation.
RFK Jr and Dr. Oz announce press conference on health insurance reform
According to a statement, they will discuss a “breakthrough in health insurance that will improve access to care for millions of Americans. "
FMI and Consumer Brands issue statement on HHS, FDA color additive announcement
HHS and FDA have announced plans to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic food dyes.
CHPA issues statement on HHS/FDA plans to phase out some synthetic dyes
The FDA and HHS have announced plans to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the national food supply and replace them with natural ingredients.
Massive layoffs at health agencies begin
The widespread layoffs and restructuring efforts have raised concerns about these agencies' future capacity to respond to public health crises, regulate critical medical products, and conduct essential research.
HHS to cut 10,000 jobs in sweeping reorganization
“We aren’t just reducing bureaucratic sprawl. We are realigning the organization with its core mission and our new priorities in reversing the chronic disease epidemic,” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.