RFK Jr says cyclospora outbreak is ‘under control’ after FDA recall reversal Health secretary says source has been identified despite experts warning infections are likely to keep rising The Guardian - US · Jul 21
RFK Jr says outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite is ‘under control’ despite cases increasing There are now more than 10,000 cases of cyclosporiasis across more than 40 states The Independent UK · Jul 21
RFK Jr pauses $1bn Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota Trump’s health secretary says AI used to identify potential fraud in Democratic-run states The Guardian - US · Jul 21
RFK Jr Public Health Cuts Draw Fire as Measles and Cyclospora Outbreaks Leave Americans Exposed Health Secretary RFK Jr. faces backlash as public health program cuts coincide with measles and cyclosporiasis outbreaks, with critics linking his actions to the spread of disease. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Pete Hegseth roasted by fitness experts for military ‘workout’ videos he keeps sharing ‘His pull-ups or chin-ups and the kicking that he does—you would never allow that,’ a retired brigadier general said The Independent UK · Jul 21
Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow Taylor Farms does not specify where products were served or sold, as US braces for weeks more of outbreak The Guardian - US · Jul 18
Larry David mic-drops RFK Jr with searing three-word blast after ‘Curb’ reunion snub David reportedly introduced Kennedy and the ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ actor, and they later married in 2014 The Independent UK · Jul 18
RFK Jr smash Hulk: Trump secretary offers brutal diagnosis of Marvel star after texting feud The Health and Human Services Secretary admitted he once shared the actor’s low opinion of the president The Independent UK · Jul 18
Trump’s deep public health cuts hinder response to record US cyclosporiasis outbreak Experts say layoffs, reduced disease surveillance and Medicaid cuts have made the foodborne parasite more difficult to track and contain The Guardian - US · Jul 18
'Absolutely in a Panic': Trump Admin Axes $63M in Health Grants for RFK Jr.'s Pet Theories The Trump administration has abruptly cancelled at least 44 US health-care research grants worth $63 million, blindsiding researchers who study how Americans receive medical care. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Hegseth begins new medical program to restore and optimize ‘performance’ of US military: ‘Sacred duty to maintain the advantage’ He wants to ensure US troops "have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight." We Got This Covered · Jul 16
CDC nominee Erica Schwartz pressed on whether she will resist RFK Jr’s vaccine agenda During confirmation hearing Wednesday, Trump’s pick tells Senate health committee she would ‘never betray the science’ The Guardian - US · Jul 15
CDC nominee walks tightrope on vaccines, service under RFK Jr. President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday attempted to demonstrate that she can restore trust in the agency, during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing. The issue of vaccines took center stage during the hearing for Erica Schwartz, who sought… Roll Call · Jul 15
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops The Independent UK · Jul 15
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Trump’s CDC nominee vows to ‘never betray the science’ in Senate hearing Dr Erica Schwartz asserted will employ ‘radical transparency’ to restore public trust in the agency.
Fortune · Jul 14 Trust in the FDA is collapsing. It's time to get really transparent about our food and our drugs Patients with no other options are watching an agency turn on its own scientists — and the trust that took a century to build is draining out in two years.
The Guardian - US · Jul 14 RFK Jr’s advisory panel overhaul stalled update on helping kids quit tobacco US preventive services taskforce’s members have not issued binding recommendations since March 2025
Barchart · Jul 13 RFK Jr. Targets Antidepressants Like Zoloft and Prozac — Pushes ‘More Holistic’ Mental Health Fixes Like Exercise, Diet and Family Support RFK Jr. unveiled an HHS plan to reduce default antidepressant use, emphasizing exercise, nutrition, family support, and psychotherapy alongside informed consent and safer deprescribing.
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Judges allow lawsuit that ties Tylenol to autism to continue after it was dismissed for lack of ‘scientific evidence’ The move has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue
Reason · Jul 13 RFK Jr. Wants the Government To Teach Everyone How To Cook Again Can we trust the federal government and its ever-changing nutrition guidelines, to teach us how and what to cook?
The Independent UK · Jul 11 Dr Oz becomes the latest MAHA advocate to post bizarre workout video: ‘Touch the toilet seat’ Fellow MAGA figures HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have also posted bizarre fitness videos
The Independent UK · Jul 11 Critics worried after RFK Jr wants to pay people who claim Covid vaccine left them injured IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 10 RFK Jr looking to pay people who claim they have side effects from the Covid vaccine Critics worry Kennedy could base the payouts on his vaccine skepticism, rather than established science
The Conversation · Jul 10 Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics? The 2026 midterms are here, and negative campaign messaging is flooding screens across the U.S. In Texas’ Senate race, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton’s comments about Democratic Texas Rep. James Talarico have gone viral.
The Guardian - US · Jul 9 US lawmakers urge stricter monitoring of medically assisted suicide in hospices Bipartisan group warns HHS that older adults and people with disabilities risk being pressured to end their lives