Health
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WH says citation errors in RFK Jr's 'Make America Healthy Again' report result of formatting issues
The White House has blamed the mistakes on formatting errors and HHS said the "minor citation" errors have been fixed.
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HHS cancels over $700 million in funding for Moderna bird flu vaccine
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel expressed disappointment in the Trump administration's decision to pull federal funding in a statement, but said the company will "explore alternative paths forward for the program."
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Argentina, HHS announce plans to create WHO alternative after leaving organization
The announcement comes as both countries prepare to leave the global health alliance, and after the WHO adopted the first ever pandemic treaty, which says its aim is to help the world better respond to future health crises.
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RFK Jr. warns 'chronic disease' leading to 'sea of desperation and debt'
"The CDC says 90% of health care spending goes toward managing chronic disease, which hits lower income Americans the hardest," he added.
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You Vote: Do you approve of President Trump's decision to have the U.S. withdraw from the WHO?
The WHO followed up saying they "regret" the decision and urged Trump to reconsider the decision.
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Feds disbar EcoHealth Alliance and its former president after COVID controversy
"Today’s decision is not only a victory for the U.S. taxpayer, but also for American national security and the safety of citizens worldwide," House Oversight Chairman James Comer said in a statement.
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Ozempic, Wegovy included in next round of Medicare price negotiations with drug makers
Ozempic has not only been used for diabetes, but also for weight loss.
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Mike Pence's advocacy group urges Senate to reject RFK Jr as HHS secretary over abortion stance
Pence's group claimed that Kennedy was "pro-abortion," citing his previous comments that a woman should have the right to abort their baby, and that the government should not be involved. He has also been supportive of keeping the legality of abortions to states.
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FDA bans artificial food coloring Red No. 3, often used in candy and drinks
Multiple health advocates have pushed to have this dye removed for years.
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More than 15K doctors urge Senate not to confirm RFK Jr as HHS secretary
The group of physicians claimed in a letter to the Senate that Trump's "reckless" nomination of Kennedy to the post was "appalling" and that it would be "dangerous" if he's confirmed.
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Louisiana reports first human death from bird flu in US
The patient, who was over 65 and had underlying health conditions, was first hospitalized with the virus in December, and had the country's most severe human H5N1 infection.
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Echoing RFK Jr., Newsom executive order cracks down on food dyes, ultra-processed foods
More than 62% of Californians are overweight or obese.
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Key senator says U.S. vaccine safety system failing, urges reforms to testing and liability
“When you pay for science, you get the result you want,” Ron Johnson said. “From my standpoint, job No. 1 is we have to restore integrity to science (even) if it's going to be public funding."