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Healthcare
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump's proposed health cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to federal health programs, proposing a one-third reduction in HHS discretionary spending.
Healthcare
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump's proposed health cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to federal health programs, proposing a one-third reduction in HHS discretionary spending.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Reporter Confronts Trump on Vaccine Bombshell in Oval Office Gets Head-Scratching Response

HHS is ending 22 mRNA vaccine development programs, prompting confusion from President Trump regarding the decision.
#mrna-vaccines
fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago
Public health

RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA R&D Contracts as HHS Turns Focus to Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies - MedCity News

fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago
Public health

RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA R&D Contracts as HHS Turns Focus to Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies - MedCity News

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US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

RFK Jr. plans to oust 'woke' advisory panel on cancer screenings, preventive health: Sources

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to remove all members of the United States Preventive Services Task Force due to views on their recommendations.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

HHS Doesn't Need an RFK Jr. It Needs a Lina Khan.

HHS has faced significant turmoil under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with public health operations disrupted and leaders marketing a new agenda.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

RFK Wants To Ban Fluoride From Drinking Water, Even If It Means "A Few More Cavities"

HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy advocates for banning fluoride from public drinking water, emphasizing parental choice and concerns over IQ loss due to fluoride exposure.
US politics
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Federal judge blocks mass layoffs and reorganization plans at HHS

A federal judge blocked HHS mass layoffs and restructuring, citing a lack of rationale and potential devastating consequences for public health services.
#covid-19
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Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Packs CDC Immunization Board With Anti-Vaxxers, Conspiracy Theorists

HHS Secretary Kennedy replaced CDC's vaccine advisory board members with anti-vaxxers, citing a need to rebuild public confidence in vaccine science.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The "Science" Behind Trump's Anti-Trans War Is Incredibly Weak

The government's report against gender-affirming care relies on subjective values rather than rigorous scientific evidence.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Lawsuit: DOGE, HHS used "hopelessly error-ridden" data to fire 10,000 workers

HHS terminated 10,000 employees based on flawed personnel records, leading to a class-action lawsuit against federal agencies.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Recent MAHA Report Was Found to Contain Fake Medical Studies

The MAHA report's inclusion of multiple non-existent studies raises serious concerns about the credibility and integrity of health reports coming from the Department of Health and Human Services.
US news
#gender-dysphoria
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. tells health care providers to disregard treatment protocols for trans people, adhere to report by unnamed authors

The HHS urges new treatment protocols for youth with gender dysphoria based on a controversial review instead of established guidelines.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
SF LGBT

Disability Advocates Alarmed by HHS Removal of Gender Dysphoria Protections

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that gender dysphoria is not protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. tells health care providers to disregard treatment protocols for trans people, adhere to report by unnamed authors

SF LGBT
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Disability Advocates Alarmed by HHS Removal of Gender Dysphoria Protections

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that gender dysphoria is not protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

RFK Jr. yanks pandemic vaccine funding as Moderna reports positive results

The HHS canceled funding for Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine due to safety concerns and the need for more testing.
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NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

RFK Jr. stands by deep cuts to health budget during contentious hearings

Kennedy says Musk's DOGE plan influenced spending cuts at HHS, which he supports while also reversing some cuts.
Healthcare
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

RFK Jr. to testify before House, Senate committees amid layoffs, overhaul at HHS

Kennedy will testify on HHS budget impacts and controversial staff cuts, defending the necessity of reducing wasteful spending.
#niosh
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fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Department of Health and Human Services deletes mental health report on Utah's transgender children

HHS has silently removed reports assessing the mental health of transgender youth in Utah, while maintaining data on cisgender youth, raising concerns about transparency.
SF LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump yanks Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination for surgeon general - and announces new pick

President Trump opted to nominate Dr. Casey Means as the new US Surgeon General instead of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, highlighting Means' 'impeccable MAHA credentials.'
US news
fromTruthout
3 months ago

FDA Reverses Course, Rehires Staff Handling Public Records After Mass Layoffs

The layoffs decimated the workforce that processes FOIA requests across FDA centers overseeing vaccines, drugs, tobacco, medical devices, and food, leading to significant operational disruptions.
SF food
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

John Oliver on RFK Jr: A man who is clearly in way over his worm-riddled head'

John Oliver humorously reflects on Pope Francis's death and critiques the detrimental effects of HHS budget cuts under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
fromDatabreaches
4 months ago

Behavioral Health Resources of Washington state updates its data breach disclosure

Behavioral Health Resources reported a data breach affecting 50,083 individuals, although it remains unclear if any data was accessed.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 months ago

HHS Systems Are in Danger of Collapsing, Workers Say

HHS's cybersecurity program faces a risk due to contract expirations and staffing purges that may compromise sensitive data protection.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

US: RFK Jr. says there is an 'autism epidemic.' Is it true? DW 04/11/2025

The NIH is fully committed to leaving no stone unturned in confronting this catastrophic epidemic employing only gold-standard, evidence-based science.
Mental health
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