Health
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Trump's doctor says president in 'exceptional health' following 'semiannual physical' at Walter Reed
White House physician Sean Barbabella gave the 79-year-old Trump a clean bill of health Friday night and said that his cardiac age is 14 years younger than his actual age.
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Trump strikes deal with AstraZeneca to offer drugs to US at discounted prices
This marks the second such deal that the Trump administration has negotiated. The first was with Pfizer. In both cases, the deal involved lower prices in the U.S., major investments in American-based research and production, and potential tariff relief
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Senators urge HHS, FDA to reevaluate approval of a new generic version of mifepristone
The FDA sent a letter approving the drug to its manufacturer, Evita Solutions LLC, last week stating that it has reviewed the drug and found that it meets the requirement for approval under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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Congressman who is a physician tackles DEI in residency programs, Big Pharma advertising on TV
Last month, Murphy introduced a bill called Embracing anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education Act, or EDUCATE Act, which would ban race-based mandates at medical schools.
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FDA Approves Moderna’s New COVID-19 Vaccine
The national emergency response in the U.S. to COVID-19 ended in April 2023.
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Medical journal 'cartel' that demonized lab-leak, hydroxychloroquine shown the door by Kennedy
"My impression is that Bobby's comments were misinterpreted. He supports academic freedom also," NIH Director Bhattacharya says in response to portrayal that Secretary Kennedy undermined him.
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WH says citation errors in RFK Jr's 'Make America Healthy Again' report result of formatting issues
The White House has blamed the mistakes on formatting errors and HHS said the "minor citation" errors have been fixed.
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HHS cancels over $700 million in funding for Moderna bird flu vaccine
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel expressed disappointment in the Trump administration's decision to pull federal funding in a statement, but said the company will "explore alternative paths forward for the program."
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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.