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CDC dilemma: Nominee may need both MAHA and science chops

As a deadline arrives this week to nominate a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, some Republicans are skeptical the administration will find someone who can check all the boxes necessary for confirmation. The candidate will need the “Make America Healthy Again” mindset of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s…

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LGBTQ Win: US on Transgender Healthcare Declared Unlawful—Treatments for Young People Remain Protected

A federal judge in Oregon has ruled that the HHS declaration against transgender healthcare is unlawful. The ruling protects access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy for youth, following a lawsuit led by Letitia James. This is the second legal setback for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week.

International Business Times UK

Future of vaccine panel unclear as member calls out HHS official

Federal officials are unsure how to respond to a court order blocking a key vaccine advisory committee, following “miscommunication” over next steps by an advisory committee member and Trump administration official. Robert Malone, an outspoken member of the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee, said Friday…

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DHS Sparks Outrage as Trump Officials Seek Access to Database Holding Sensitive Data on Children and Abuse Victims

The Trump administration's DHS is seeking access to a sensitive database meant to protect children and domestic violence survivors, raising legal and privacy concerns.

International Business Times UK

RFK Jr. Office Replaces Official Phone Line With Domino's Number Amid Pressure Over Cat Testing Controversy

A rogue HHS staffer allegedly redirected calls to a pizza chain amid an anti–animal testing campaign, raising accountability questions for Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

International Business Times UK

US health department investigates 13 states that require insurance plans to cover abortion

HHS is looking into the states for ‘alleged disregard of, or confusion about’ the federal Weldon amendment

The Guardian - US

Federal judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine agenda – an epidemiologist answers questions parents may have

Public health advocates have largely applauded a Massachusetts judge’s ruling on March 16, 2026, to temporarily block major changes to vaccine policy made by the Department of Health and Human Services since 2025.

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Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration

A federal judge has ruled that the government overreached when it declared certain types of gender-affirming care unsafe for young people

The Independent UK

HHS staffer changed agency’s voicemail to Domino’s Pizza message to protest flood of calls from animal rights activists

A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Humans Services said the message has been changed and was ‘not representative’ of the agency

The Independent UK

Before RFK Jr. Can Crack Down on 'Processed Foods,' He'll Have To Figure Out How To Define Them

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is importing a failed European idea.

Reason

RFK Jr investigating 13 states for ‘coercing’ doctors to perform abortions

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The Independent UK

13 states are under investigation by RFK Jr’s HHS for ‘coercing’ doctors to perform abortions

The states, which include California, Colorado and New York, all voted for Kamala Harris in 2024

The Independent UK

The Feds Are Investing in Wearable Health Trackers. That Could Put Your Private Data at Risk.

Government-backed biowearables could generate vast streams of personal health data with few legal safeguards.

Reason

Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr.'s Arbitrary Changes to Childhood Vaccine Policy

Under Kennedy's oversight, HHS has "undermined the integrity of its actions" with respect to its immunization recommendations, the court ruled.

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The Guardian - US

Millions of Americans might lose access to birth control. Why?

Untold numbers will get sick as a result. Clinics are scrambling, and no one seems to be able to explain why this is happening

The Independent UK

A judge’s ruling halts momentum on RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda

A federal judge has for now halted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s biggest vaccine moves, disrupting his push to remake U.S. immunization policy

International Business Times UK

California Raw Milk Producer Under Fire For E.coli Outbreak, 'We Disagree with FDA', CEO Tells Health Experts

California-based Raw Farm faces a federal standoff as CEO Mark McAfee defies FDA calls for a voluntary recall following a multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese.

The Independent UK

Federal judge blocks RFK Jr’s proposed changes to childhood vaccine schedule and his remaking of advisory panel

In January, federal health officials announced the department was cutting back the number of vaccines recommended for all children

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Judge blocks vaccine changes recommended by RFK Jr.'s advisers

The injunction is another blow to Kennedy's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.

The Guardian - US

Federal judge blocks RFK Jr’s overhaul of vaccine recommendations

Unprecedented changes to routine US immunization recommendations ‘arbitrary and capricious’, court says

The Guardian - US

Officials ‘missed 99% of data’ before ending Covid vaccine recommendation, memos reveal

US based Covid vaccine guidance for children and pregnant people on ideology instead of evidence, critics say

International Business Times UK

Trump Team in Damage Control as White House Aides Shield President From RFK Jr MAHA Storm

Amid rising tensions, White House aides are working to protect President Trump from the political fallout of Health Secretary RFK Jr's controversial policies.

Guitar World

“There was a lot of mythology around there being ‘secret drugs compartments’”: How 2,000 hours of work and some of the world's most exotic tonewoods birthed Jerry Garcia’s “Tiger”

Ornate, laden with brass and exotic woods, ‘Tiger’ has become one of the world’s most expensive guitars as part of the recent Jim Irsay auction

The Guardian - US

Experts fear ‘unethical’ vaccine trial in Africa is ‘prototype’ for US studies under RFK Jr

Danish researchers whose work on effects of vaccines has been called into question are at center of US vaccine policy

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7 Ways to Report Medicare Fraud Without Getting Stuck on Hold

Medicare fraud costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year and often targets seniors who rely on the program for essential health coverage. Sometimes it shows...

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