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New Restrictions on SNAP Benefits in Five States

Five states have implemented new restrictions on the purchase of certain foods through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), raising concerns about the impact on recipients and the effectiveness of such measures... read more.

New Restrictions on SNAP Benefits in Five States

Five states have implemented new restrictions on the purchase of certain foods through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), raising concerns about the impact on recipients and the effectiveness of such measures... read more.

Pharmaceutical Price Increases Amid Claims of Cost Reductions

Despite claims from President Donald Trump of significant reductions in prescription drug prices, reports indicate that pharmaceutical companies are planning to increase prices on hundreds of medications in 2026... read more.

Measles Outbreaks Surge in the U.S.

Measles outbreaks are increasing in South Carolina and along the Utah-Arizona border, with hundreds in quarantine and a national case count approaching 2,000, raising concerns about vaccination rates and public health... read more.

CDC Modifies Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations for Newborns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its guidance on hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns, now advising consultation for those born to mothers who test negative for the virus, a significant shift from over three decades of previous recommendations... read more.

Concerns Over New FDA Drug Center Leadership

Tracy Beth Høeg is set to become the acting director of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, amid concerns from FDA staff regarding her potential bias in drug regulation... read more.

Concerns Over New FDA Drug Center Leadership

Tracy Beth Høeg is set to become the acting director of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, amid concerns from FDA staff regarding her potential bias in drug regulation... read more.

Legal and Political Challenges Surrounding Trump and Health Secretary Kennedy

Former President Donald Trump faces multiple legal challenges, including allegations related to the January 6 insurrection and ongoing scrutiny of his administration's actions, while Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing impeachment articles over his public health decisions... read more.

Federal Review of Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Initiated

President Donald Trump has ordered a comprehensive review of childhood vaccine recommendations following a CDC advisory committee's decision to end the Hepatitis B vaccine requirement for healthy infants... read more.

EPA Challenges 2024 Soot Regulations; New CDC Deputy Director Raises Health Policy Concerns

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seeks to overturn 2024 limits on fine particulate matter, while the appointment of Dr. Ralph Abraham at the CDC raises questions about public health policy direction... read more.

EPA Challenges 2024 Soot Standards; New CDC Deputy Director Raises Health Policy Concerns

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to overturn 2024 limits on particulate matter, while the appointment of Dr. Ralph Abraham at the CDC has sparked concerns regarding public health policy... read more.

CDC Vaccine Guidance Update Sparks Controversy Among Health Experts

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its vaccine guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., leading to significant concern among public health officials and CDC employees regarding the implications for vaccine safety and public trust... read more.

CDC Modifies Vaccine Messaging Amid Controversy Over Autism Claims

The CDC has revised its stance on the relationship between vaccines and autism, following directives from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising concerns among public health experts about the implications for vaccine safety messaging... read more.