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FDA to offer faster drug reviews to companies promoting 'national priorities'

The Food and Drug Administration says it will begin offering faster reviews to new medicines that align with Trump administration priorities for Americans' health

The Independent UK

A ‘war on children’: as US changes Covid vaccine rules, parents of trial volunteers push back

Frustration and anger mount as Trump administration contemplates new trials and restrictions for Covid vaccines

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr ends COVID vaccine recommendation: What do facts say about risks?

Robert F Kennedy Jr revoked CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine advice for children and pregnant women, causing expert confusion.

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RFK Jr. says annual COVID-19 shots no longer advised for healthy children and pregnant women – a public health expert explains the new guidance

On May 27, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer include the COVID-19 vaccine on the list of immunizations it recommends for healthy children and pregnant women.

The Conversation

‘Process has just been turned upside down’: Trump’s health secretary sidelines CDC, omits COVID vaccine for kids

The CDC is changing course.

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RFK Jr drops Covid-19 boosters for kids and pregnant women from CDC list

The move ends the CDC’s booster recommendation for healthy children and pregnant women, bypassing norms

The Guardian - US

Trump FDA chief says diabetics need cooking classes, not insulin

Enjoy your feet while you got 'em!

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Trump Promised To 'Save Vaping.' His FDA Head Does Not Seem Inclined To Do That.

Marty Makary grossly exaggerates the prevalence of adolescent nicotine addiction, the concern underlying his agency's restrictions on e-cigarette flavors.

Reason

Trump’s FDA chief suggests diabetics should take cooking classes under MAHA agenda

People with type 1 diabetes require insulin to live, while those with type 2 diabetes use insulin and other medications to help control their blood sugar levels

The Independent UK

Millions of women use abortion drugs safely. Experts warn anti-abortion groups are pushing ‘bogus’ science to get them banned

ANALYSIS: Analysis: Health officials are reviewing a dubious report that claims dangerous complications from mifepristone. Public health researchers and scientists tell Julia Musto and Alex Woodward they’re extremely skeptical

The Independent UK

FDA says it will limit access to Covid-19 boosters for Americans under 65

Critics say shift will negatively affect people who are not high risk but want to be vaccinated against the disease

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr. pledged not to upend US vaccine system, but big changes are underway

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The Independent UK

FDA set to change requirements to get vaccines approved as RFK Jr continues to push skepticism about their use

New FDA framework on changes coronavirus vaccine approval will be released “in the coming days,” FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said Thursday.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr orders mifepristone review as anti-abortion groups push for ban

Health secretary cites ‘new data’ that emerged from flawed study conservatives are using to pressure US government

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The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine program

The Food and Drug Administration says that a prominent medical contrarian and critic of the drug industry will head its vaccine center

Reason

The Bad Data Backing Josh Hawley's Attack on Abortion Pills

A new study being used to call for mifepristone restrictions relies on vague and dubious definitions of drug-related complications.

The Independent UK

FDA to rehire fired staffers who booked inspection trips, but other workers remain in limbo

The Food and Drug Administration is again trying to rehire some staffers who were recently fired amid mass layoffs at the agency

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The Independent UK

FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots

There’s new uncertainty about updated COVID-19 shots this fall after the Trump administration’s handling of a shot from Novavax

Salon

FDA to phase out synthetic dyes

The latest initiative is part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ongoing efforts to “Make America Healthy Again"

The Independent UK

The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country

The Independent UK

Trump’s FDA appointment raises fears for future of abortion pill

The new FDA commissioner has declined to give his stance on mifepristone

The Independent UK

Trump’s FDA pick made his name by bashing the medical establishment. Soon he may be leading it

Food and Drug Administration nominee Dr. Marty Makary is known for his contrarian views and fiery criticism of traditional medical institutions

The Guardian - US

Trump will change the face of US food policy. These are the players to watch

The industry ties and policy backgrounds of these officials and cabinet nominees are varied – and often contradictory

The Independent UK

Trump gets the Fox News band back together for his second administration

ANALYSIS: In just his first few months in office, Trump has already hired 23 Fox Newsers to work in his administration, Justin Baragona reports — including one of the network’s most loyal MAGA sycophants to serve as DC’s top prosecutor

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