Health
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Argentina, HHS announce plans to create WHO alternative after leaving organization
The announcement comes as both countries prepare to leave the global health alliance, and after the WHO adopted the first ever pandemic treaty, which says its aim is to help the world better respond to future health crises.
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Trump, RFK Jr. tout public health overhaul in wake of MAHA report
Kennedy, for his part, touted Trump's willingness to confront major industry leaders and oppose them in policy.
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HHS Secretary Kennedy releases Make America Healthy Again Commission report
The report found that poor diet, environmental toxins, unhealthy habits, and pharmaceuticals are contributing to a national rise in chronic illnesses, particularly among children.
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Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever
Over the last 15 years, Democrats have reared multiple failed health initiatives that could be reversed or altered under the Trump administration’s health leadership, leading to better overall health and a reduction in chronic diseases.
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Nebraska becomes first state to ban food stamps for soda, energy drinks
The SNAP waiver will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
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WHO formally adopts controversial pandemic treaty, aiming to protect world from future health crises
The agreement comes as the United States prepares to leave the organization in 2026, over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. has not commented on the new agreement so far.
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Video of Biden claiming in 2022 he had cancer resurfaces after disclosure he has prostate cancer
“That’s why I and so damn many other people I grew up [with] have cancer,” then-President Biden said.
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HHS Secretary Kennedy says FBI investigating Fort Detrick incident that led to bio-lab shutdown
Sen. Rand Paul praised Kennedy for bringing in the FBI to investigate the incident.
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NIH Director Bhattacharya says Trump admin will cut out middlemen making drug prices expensive
Trump on Monday signed an executive order to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S.
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Kennedy defends Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general amid backlash
Means has largely been criticized over her reputation as a "wellness influencer" and lack of experience in public health administration.
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Trump announces Dr. Casey Means will be nominated as the next US Surgeon General
Trump said Means will work closely with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and "Make America Healthy Again."
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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announces effort with NIH, Medicare, Medicaid to find root cause of autism
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows autism now impacts 1-in-31 children in the United States.
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Los Angeles County sees hepatitis A outbreak
Virus causes liver infection and is transmitted through contaminated food and water or through contact with an infected person.