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RFK Jr. Downplays Texas Measles Outbreak After First US Death in 10 Years
Rates of measles in the US have climbed significantly over the past 20 years, as vaccine skepticism has grown.
Bird Flu Looms as Trump’s Mass Firings Unleash Chaos at Public Health Agencies
Trump and RFK Jr. have moved to fire thousands of highly trained employees at the CDC and other agencies since Friday.
We Are About to Learn What a Post-Truth Approach to Public Health Feels Like
Trump and Musk are slashing global vaccination efforts, funding for medical research and access to health information.
Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHS
Kennedy has peddled disinformation on vaccines, drinking water, Medicaid, and other health-related issues.
Elizabeth Warren to Reintroduce Legislation to Regulate Anti-Abortion Centers
These often religiously affiliated centers are currently not subject to the laws that govern health care providers.
RFK Jr. Nomination Advances on Same Day Trump Pushes Anti-Vax Talking Points
The Senate Finance Committee narrowly advanced Kennedy's nomination to the full Senate by a 14-13 vote on Tuesday.
Sanders Slams RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Lies as Senate GOP Advances Nomination
“I cannot in good conscience vote for someone who denies and will dilute our public health protections,” Sanders said.
Pentagon Ends Policy Covering Abortion Travel Costs for Military
The Pentagon’s policy change follows Trump’s anti-abortion executive order enforcing the Hyde Amendment.
RFK Jr. Wrongly Claims Most Americans “Are Not Happy” With Medicaid
In reality, 77 percent of Americans have a favorable view of Medicaid, polling shows.
Risky Raw Milk Farms Poised to Gain Federal Certification Under an RFK HHS
Promoting raw milk, scientists say, could raise the risk of the bird flu virus evolving to spread more efficiently.