RFK Jr. Made Promises in Order To Become Health Secretary. Hes Broken Many of Them.
Before being confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nations official vaccine recommendations. He did both.
What the Health? From 窪蹋勛圖厙 News: New Flu Vax? FDA Says No Thanks
Its been a busy week at the FDA, with a political appointee overruling agency scientists to reject an application for a new flu vaccine. Meanwhile, anti-abortion Republicans on Capitol Hill complain the agency is dragging its feet on reviewing the abortion pill mifepristone. Jackie Forti矇r of 窪蹋勛圖厙 News, Lizzy Lawrence of Stat, and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join 窪蹋勛圖厙 News Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more.
What the Health? From 窪蹋勛圖厙 News: HHS Gets Funding, But How Will Trump Spend It?
Congress has passed and President Trump has signed the annual spending bill for the Department of Health and Human Services. But its unclear whether the administration will spend the money as Congress directed. Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico Magazine, and Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call join 窪蹋勛圖厙 News Julie Rovner to discuss that story and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews 窪蹋勛圖厙 News Renuka Rayasam about a new reporting project, Priced Out.
This Teen Never Got His Day in Vaccine Court. His Former Lawyer Now Advises RFK on Its Overhaul.
The federal governments Vaccine Injury Compensation Program was supposed to help patients with their medical bills while protecting vaccine supply. But allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are routinely transferring cases from that program to launch lawsuits against drugmakers.
Trump Policies at Odds With Emerging Understanding of Covids Long-Term Harm
Studies increasingly offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had covid infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed covid vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Journalists Mine News for Insights on Tylenol, Obamacare Credits, and Rural Health Funding
窪蹋勛圖厙 News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Heres a collection of their appearances.
What the Health? From 窪蹋勛圖厙 News: Health Spending Is Moving in Congress
Lawmakers appear on the brink of passing a spending bill for the Department of Health and Human Services and a bipartisan health policy bill delayed for over a year. But the outlook is bleaker for the health care outline released by President Trump last week. Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, Sheryl Gay Stolberg of The New York Times, and Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post join 窪蹋勛圖厙 News Julie Rovner to discuss those stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews oncologist and bioethicist Ezekiel Emanuel to discuss his new book, Eat Your Ice Cream.
As US Is Poised To Lose Measles-Free Status, RFK Jr.s New CDC Deputy Downplays Its Significance
Measles is at a 30-year high in the U.S., but technicalities may stave off the loss of the nations measles elimination status.
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GOP Promotes MAHA Agenda in Bid To Avert Midterm Losses. Dems Point to Contradictions.
As fractures emerge in the Make America Great Again movement, some Republicans see its health-focused “MAHA” counterpart as the partys next big thing. But doubts abound.
Physician-Journalist Shines Light on Measles Upsurge and New GLP-1 Study
窪蹋勛圖厙 News’ editor-at-large for public health recently took to the airwaves to discuss topical stories. Heres a collection of her appearances.
Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew
Many shots seem to have off-target benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.
Las vacunas ayudan a las personas mayores m獺s de lo que se pensaba
En el lenguaje m矇dico, se conocen como beneficios indirectos: efectos positivos que van m獺s all獺 de prevenir la enfermedad para la que esas vacunas fueron dise簽adas.
RFK Jr.s MAHA Movement Has Picked Up Steam in Statehouses. Heres What To Expect in 2026.
Make America Healthy Again policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets. The trend is expected to continue this year.
Vaccines Jettisoned by CDC Safeguarded Millions From Disease
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What the Health? From 窪蹋勛圖厙 News: New Year, Same Health Fight
Congress returned from its break facing a familiar question: whether to extend the expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans that expired at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke a promise to Bill Cassidy, the chairman of Senate health committee, by overhauling the federal governments childhood vaccine schedule to reduce the number of diseases for which vaccines will be recommended. Sarah Karlin-Smith of Pink Sheet, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Lauren Weber of The Washington Post join 窪蹋勛圖厙 News Julie Rovner to discuss those stories and more.
Las enfermedades y muertes que previenen las vacunas que los CDC han dejado de recomendar
El gobierno federal ha reducido dr獺sticamente la cantidad de vacunas infantiles recomendadas, dejando fuera seis inmunizaciones de rutina que han protegido a millones de personas de enfermedades graves, discapacidades a largo plazo y muertes.
The CDC Just Sidelined These Childhood Vaccines. Heres What They Prevent.
The CDC is recommending fewer childhood vaccines, although the ones it has jettisoned from the recommended schedule have successfully battled serious illness for years. Experts warn that if vaccine uptake falls, millions could be hospitalized or worse as a result of preventable diseases.
Inside the FDAs Vaccine Uproar
An internal email claiming covid vaccines killed children triggered a formal response from a dozen past FDA commissioners. The email, sent by the head of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, outlines a framework that could have significant impact on the nations vaccine policies.
What the Health? From 窪蹋勛圖厙 News: Times Up for Expanded ACA Tax Credits
A last-minute push from Democrats and four moderate Republicans will force a House vote on renewing enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, but not until January. That means millions will have to choose between paying dramatically more or dropping coverage next year. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially drops the federal recommendation for newborns to receive a hepatitis B shot. Tami Luhby of CNN, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Lizzy Lawrence of Stat join 窪蹋勛圖厙 News Julie Rovner to discuss those stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Tony Leys, who wrote the latest Bill of the Month feature, and the panel discusses the years biggest developments in health policy.
