What to know about polio vaccines, in 4 charts
While Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, has…
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Social justice groups sue to block Trump executive order restricting care for transgender children
Several social justice groups said Tuesday that they are suing the Trump administration over its new restrictions on gender-affirming medical…
Public health group alarmed by online ‘DEI Watchlist’ targeting federal staff
A public health advocacy group is raising concerns about a “DEI Watchlist” recently launched by a conservative organization intent on…
US health websites, datasets taken down as agencies comply with Trump executive orders
Several US government health websites and resources have been taken down or modified as agencies comply with executive orders from…
Trump administration’s halt of CDC’s weekly scientific report stalls bird flu studies
The Trump administration has intervened in the release of important studies on the bird flu, as an outbreak escalates across…
After disruption due to Trump administration communication pause, NIH told it can continue some purchasing for research
After purchasing for research at the National Institutes of Health was put on hold last week, employees have now been…
Ahead of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings, poll shows nation divided on public health
Trust in public health in the United States has been steadily declining since the Covid-19 pandemic, and President Donald Trump…
Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits
Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of…
A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you
For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height…
Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications
Amid a deluge of executive actions, the Trump administration has directed federal health agencies to pause external communications, such as…