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US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water

Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

Could RFK Jr, Trump’s presumptive health secretary, ban vaccines?

RFK Jr might try to curb access to vaccines if not able to impose an outright ban but will face pushback, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2024

CDC director looks to future of public health with worry - Roll Call

With two months left in her tenure, CDC Director Mandy Cohen is trying to make the case for her agency and for public health in America.

Roll Call · Nov 20, 2024

Multistate E-Coli Outbreak Linked To Organic Carrots Claims One Life, Sickens Dozens: CDC

The current multistate outbreak, identified since September, is linked to multiple brands of recalled organic bagged carrots, including whole and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms.

Medical Daily · Nov 19, 2024

Doctors worry about RFK Jr’s anti-Ozempic stance (and many of his other views)

Experts have argued Kennedy’s insistence that food reform would cure obesity and chronic disease is an oversimplification

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Ex-CDC acting director calls RFK Jr’s false vaccine theories ‘cruel’

Richard Besser criticizes Trump’s health secretary pick, and says falsely linking vaccines to autism is a ‘cruel thing to do’

The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2024

RFK Jr is a raw milk supporter: Is it safe to drink? What experts say

Robert F Kennedy Jr who is all set to become US Secretary of Health and Human Services and intends to transform America's healthcare system recently shared his wish list for the FDA, which among many things includes promotion of raw milk. RFK Jr is a proponent of raw milk and…

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2024

RFK Jr is Trump’s pick to ‘Make America Healthy Again.’ Here’s all the agencies he could oversee

Eric Garcia breaks down just how much power Kennedy would have should he lead the agency

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024

What is sleepmaxxing? Does it truly promise a good night’s sleep?

Sleepmaxxing is the latest buzzword, promising to revolutionise the way we approach sleep. As modern lifestyles keep us on our toes, sacrificing sleep feels like a badge of honour. However, with studies like those from the US CDC revealing that more than a third of American adults fail to get…

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2024

Can RFK Jr. Fix Our Dysfunctional Public Health Agencies?

His priorities may not be the drastic reforms that are actually needed.

Reason · Nov 15, 2024