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Overnight, Robert F. Kennedy Jr was confirmed as the secretary of the US Health and Human Services Department. Put simply, this makes him the most influential figure in overseeing the health and wellbeing of more than 330 million Americans.

Prior to this latest case, 68 people in 11 states had been infected with an H5 strain of avian influenza.

The Republican senator and childhood polio survivor declared 'Mr. Kennedy failed to prove he Is the best' to lead the Department of Health and Human Services

Kennedy — who’s repeatedly promoted conspiracies and the debunked link between vaccines and autism — will now lead a sprawling federal bureaucracy that manages public health, research, health guidance, and vaccinations

Dozens of public health specialist resignations remain in play as data outlines how few have rescinded their threat to quit the system.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS secretary sparks debate over vaccine skepticism and public health priorities.

World’s wealthiest man leads Trump allies laying groundwork to defy court orders

Sir Keir Starmer has become the first sitting UK prime minister to publicly take an HIV test to reduce stigma around Aids and encourage more people to get tested.

Misinformation about scientific topics, including falsehoods such as vaccines cause autism and climate change being an entirely natural phenomenon, is an issue scientists have been discussing more and more. Widespread misinformation can lead to confusion about public health and environmental issues and can hinder those working to solve societal problems.

Pet owners probably shouldn't be afraid their cats will give them bird flu but taking precautions is good for pets

Public health authorities said Tuesday that an outbreak of measles in western Texas has expanded, while a new case was confirmed nearby across state lines in New Mexico