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Trump signs order to level US drug prices with other countries - Roll Call

Policy aims to drive drug companies to lower prices domestically while other countries shoulder more of the cost.

Roll Call

Trump Picks Casey Means As Surgeon General Nominee, Replaces Janette Nesheiwat

The U.S. Surgeon General, often called "the nation's doctor," is a physician responsible for guiding the public on health issues. This role includes releasing reports, advisories, and calls to action based on the latest scientific evidence.

International Business Times

Trump taps wellness influencer Casey Means for surgeon general

Trump picks Dr Casey Means, a close ally Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr for role.

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Trump drops surgeon general pick, taps influencer for job - Roll Call

President Donald Trump dropped his original pick for surgeon general and selected Casey Means, a health influencer.

Roll Call

FDA names a new vaccine chief. He is a vocal critic of the agency

Prasad is a YouTuber who comments on popular issues in health and politics

The Independent UK

Texas AG opens investigation into toothpaste companies over fluoride exposure. But, dentists say it’s safe

Despite decades of data, Trump administration leaders are working to change the federal fluoride regulations

The Independent UK

The little-known disorder that causes RFK Jr.’s raspy voice

Trump’s health boss has attracted a lot of attention for his voice. Here’s what to know

The Independent UK

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What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has attracted a lot of attention for his raspy voice, which results from a neurological voice disorder called spasmodic dysphonia.

The Conversation

Fired state employees breached the personal data of 33,529 more Texans

So far, nine Texas Health and Human Services Commission employees have been fired for improperly accessing Texans’ data.

The Texas Tribune

Ozempic maker spending more than $3m to lobby fat cats in Washington as weight-loss drugs faces regulatory decisions

Novo Nordisk has hired multiple lobbying firms to persuade lawmakers to take a harder line on companies producing versions of the drugs that have not been approved by the FDA

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. said many autistic people will never write a poem − even though there’s a rich history of neurodivergent poets and writers

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently declared autism a national “epidemic,” calling it a “preventable disease” that is growing at an “alarming rate.”

The Conversation

Fox News Host Laughs at RFK Jr's Claim That Teens Have 'Less Testosterone' Than Elderly Men: 'Wait, Wait'

Fox News host Jesse Watters needed RFK Jr. to repeat himself after he claimed that American teenagers now have lower testosterone levels than 68-year-old men.

Latin Times

RFK considering pulling recommendation for kids to get the Covid vaccine

Kennedy is an anti-vaccine activist who has previously spread misinformation about the Covid-19 shot

The Independent UK

Trump wants daylight saving time all year. Will ‘MAHA’ push back?

Advocates of standard time say it’s better for peoples’ circadian rhythms, or “biological clocks.”

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Latin Times

Dr. Oz's Swearing-In Ceremony as Head of Medicare and Medicaid Interrupted by His Granddaughter Fainting: 'Get Out Right Now'

Dr. Mehmet Oz's young granddaughter suffered a medical incident just moments after he was sworn in to be the Trump administration's administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, causing remarks to end suddenly.

Medical Daily

RFK Jr. Is Giving Families 'False Hope' By Claiming He'll Figure Out Cause of Autism by September, Former FDA Vaccine Head Warns

Dr. Peter Marks criticized RFK Jr. for giving what he called "false hope" to families by claiming that the cause of autism will be identified by September.

Latin Times

White House Reinforces Ban on Social Security Benefits for Immigrants, Cites Risk of 'Abuse by Illegal Aliens'

The document directs the Labor and Health and Human Services, along with the Commissioner of Social Security, to take "all reasonable measures" to prevent ineligible immigrants from accessing funds

The Independent UK

The CDC says its tally of US measles cases is likely an undercount

An outbreak among unvaccinated members of West Texas communities has resulted in more than 560 cases

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The Independent UK

Top NIH researcher resigns claiming RFK Jr.’s aides stopped him talking to media about ultra processed foods

Dr Kevin Hall alleges aides to Robert F Kennedy Jr blocked him from presenting study into addictiveness of junk foods and edited interview answers without his consent

Latin Times

RFK Jr. Touted as 'Unfit' After Rant About Lack of Autism in 'Older People': 'He Cannot Be This Stupid'

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. incited backlash after questioning why autism is "only happening in young people" during a televised news briefing.

Latin Times

RFK Jr. Is Giving Families 'False Hope' By Claiming He'll Figure Out Cause of Autism by September, Former FDA Vaccine Head Warns

Dr. Peter Marks criticized RFK Jr. for giving what he called "false hope" to families by claiming that the cause of autism will be identified by September.

The Independent UK

Trump leans into RFK’s conspiracies about vaccines and autism: ‘Maybe it’s a shot’

Experts say research shows that vaccines are not associated with autism spectrum disorder

LiveScience

When will the US measles outbreak end?

A public health official in Texas recently warned that the state's ongoing measles outbreak could last a year. Why are cases expected to keep rising?

The Independent UK

RFK Jr visits Texas as measles outbreak claims life of second child and outbreak continues to spread

The child is the second confirmed measles death in the the latest outbreak – and the second in the past decade

Roll Call

Trump pulls back Biden’s plan to cover weight loss drugs - Roll Call

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been critical of the drugs, instead placing a focus on lifestyle changes.

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