RFK Jr. Wants To Cut Red Tape in Kidney Care. He Should Go Further. HHS recognizes that government regulations have stifled competition. Its plan does little to reduce the government's grip on the market. Reason · 3h ago
HHS Kidney Care Plan Targets Earlier Detection as 9 in 10 Adults with Kidney Disease Don't Know It HHS's new Kidney Care National Plan prioritizes early detection, as most U.S. adults with kidney disease don't know it. Here is who should get tested. Medical Daily · 8h ago
New York Measles Cases Reach 162 Twelve Days After Disaster Emergency as Hochul Asks RFK Jr. for Staffing New York's measles count hit 162 as Hochul seeks federal staffing help. See what the jump means for families before the emergency order ends Nov. 4. Medical Daily · 23h ago
Police Raid Offices of RFK Jr.-Endorsed Researchers Planning Vaccine Trial for 7,000 African Newborns Guinea-Bissau police raided researchers' offices and seized hepatitis B vaccines amid a dispute over a trial involving 7,000 newborns. International Business Times UK · Oct 21
RFK Jr’s ‘deities of vaccine research’ raided by police in Guinea-Bissau Police seize doses of hepatitis B vaccine from people at center of dispute over research on African newborns The Guardian - US · Oct 20
As weight-loss drug users turn to dietary supplements, doctors, regulators raise flags The growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy is driving demand for dietary supplements in the US, as users seek to manage side effects including nausea, fatigue and constipation. Supplement sales exceeded $74 billion in 2025, while TikTok Shop generated more than $1 billion in supplement… The Economic Times · Oct 20
Trump creates new women’s health division at NIH and taps Susie Wiles to lead task force The president called the initiative a ‘historic action’ and praised First Lady Melania Trump’s work on it The Independent UK · Oct 19
CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak State has confirmed six measles-related deaths and county at center of outbreak lacks its own health department The Guardian - US · Oct 17
RFK Jr.'s MAHA Allies Stand by Russell Brand as He Faces Rape and Sexual Assault Trial Involving Six Women Russell Brand's rape trial has not distanced him from MAHA: RFK Jr.'s movement continues to support him, including through its activist network. International Business Times UK · Oct 16
Califf, Gottlieb and Sharpless Urge FDA to Rebuild Its Workforce as HHS Says It Is Investing in Staff Former FDA chiefs Califf, Gottlieb, and Sharpless urged the agency to rebuild staff after 2025 cuts, as HHS says it is rehiring. What it means for patients. Medical Daily · Oct 16
HHS Gives AMA, Pediatricians and Four Other Groups 10 Business Days to State Positions on Youth Gender Care HHS gave six medical groups, including the AMA and AAP, 10 business days to state their positions on gender care for minors. What families should know. Medical Daily · Oct 16
CMS Ends Marketplace Subsidies for 189,000 Enrollees with Duplicate Coverage or Death Records, Projects $1.5 Billion Savings CMS ended Marketplace subsidies for 189,000 people with duplicate Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP coverage or death records. Here is how to dispute a flag. Medical Daily · Oct 16
Strong majority of voters believes Trump is failing at home and abroad: AP-NORC poll Federal authorities are investigating suspicious mailings received by congressional and election offices across the country. With Election Day approaching, the mailings are deemed potentially hazardous by law enforcement. In time, US President Trump plans to host rallies in support of Republican candidates in Iowa. Candidates are also navigating fundraising challenges… The Economic Times · Oct 16
Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr. Federal health officials are moving ahead with plans to broaden access to a class of unproven injectable drugs called peptides The Independent UK · Oct 15
Medical Daily · Oct 15 CMS Gains Power to Ban Fraud-Linked Providers From Medicare and Medicaid After Kennedy Signs Formal Delegation Notice HHS formally gave CMS the power to exclude fraud-linked providers from Medicare and Medicaid. Here is what exclusion means and how it affects patients.
International Business Times UK · Oct 15 RFK Jr Defends Cutting 189,000 Obamacare Subsidies Saying Some 'Don't Even Know' They're Enrolled The US has halted Affordable Care Act subsidies for about 189,000 people flagged as having duplicate government coverage or being recorded as deceased, prompting concerns about safeguards and appeals.
We Got This Covered · Oct 14 GOP senator warns of a massive measles outbreak with over 4,000 cases. Then he blasts the Trump administration: ‘You get vaccinated, you don’t die’ 'I’m all about asking people to be immunized for yourself and for others.'
The Guardian - US · Oct 14 Guinea-Bissau denies it has approved controversial vaccine trial in newborns Health minister says government ‘did not authorize’ Danish-led hepatitis B trial in babies backed by RFK Jr
The Guardian - US · Oct 14 Ken Paxton stirs vaccine skepticism to ingratiate himself with Maha movement Texas AG and US Senate hopeful announced inquiry into alleged conspiracy between pediatricians, vaccine makers and insurance firms
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Officials feared crossing RFK Jr as bird flu vaccination plan was blocked: report IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Oct 12 Anti-vaxxers target Texas measles doctors to cast doubt on deaths amid outbreak Children’s Health Defense and RFK Jr publicly dispute recent measles deaths to ‘distract’ from damage caused and question vaccines, experts say
The Independent UK · Oct 11 Saturday Night Live skewers Pete Hegseth and RFK in cold open: ‘The only man who snorts more rhino horn than me’ Shane Gillis hosted the episode with musical guest Rosalía
The Guardian - US · Oct 11 Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US As raw milk industry experiences record growth, experts say it might contain pathogens that can sicken people
The Guardian - US · Oct 10 FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed Regulator looks to expand loophole to allow dangerous compounds in food as long as they’re not carcinogenic
Medical Daily · Oct 10 Tech and AI Firms Lobbied Federal Health Officials in a CMS-Run Slack as Medicare Promotes Commercial Health Apps A KFF Health News probe found tech firms lobbying officials in a CMS-run Slack. What it means for seniors using Medicare-promoted health apps.