Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services
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HHS Secretary Launches Review of Childhood ADHD, Depression Medication
He claims that medications have been overprescribed. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has made prescriptions for childhood chronic diseases, like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder…
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HHS Reevaluates Human Bird Flu Vaccine Contract with Moderna
The agency is considering rescinding the $590 million contract awarded by President Biden’s administration. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed that it is reevaluating a…
Read MoreHHS Secretary Calls for Vaccination to Counter Texas Measles Outbreak
States the vaccine is “crucial to avoiding the potentially deadly disease.” Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., released an opinion piece on…
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FDA Approves First Treatment for Rare Disease
Ctexli offers hope for patients with a previously untreated metabolic disorder, Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ctexli (chenodiol) as the first treatment…
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HHS Releases Updated Definitions of Sex
The department confirms that human life begins and sexuality is determined at conception. The Department of Health and Human Services issued an updated definition of sex, both for…
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Federal Judge Rules DOGE Can Access Federal Records in HHS, DOL, and CFPB
Unions and nonprofits had requested a temporary injunction against DOGE, claiming it is not a valid agency. District Judge John Bates ruled late last week that DOGE likely…
Read MoreFederal Judge Orders Health Data be Returned to CDC and FDA Sites
He says the removal of public health data violated laws requiring advance notice. U.S. District Judge John Bates issued a temporary order for federal health agencies to return…
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Federal Agencies Ordered to Remove Pronouns from Email Addresses
The memo was sent to DOE, DOT, HHS, and CDC. President Trump’s administration has begun implementing two executive orders recently signed by President Donald Trump, sending a memo…
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CDC Ordered to Cease Collaboration with WHO
The policy shift comes after President Trump’s withdrawal from the entity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been immediately directed to end all collaboration with…
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