Health Agencies Face Uncertainty Amid Leadership Changes
Concerns are rising about the stability of U.S. health agencies. Some experts worry that recent leadership decisions are...
Study Shows Decline in Maternal Mental Health
A recent study involving almost 200,000 mothers reveals a concerning trend: One in twelve women reported experiencing fa...
RFK Jr. Questioned on Health Funding in Congressional Hearin...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current Secretary of Health and Human Services, faced tough questions about potential budget...
HHS Rehires Health Workers After Initial Layoff
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reversed its decision to lay off hundreds of federal health worker...
RFK Jr. Testifies on Measles Vaccines, Downplays Personal Vi...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, testified before a House subcommittee on measles vaccina...
Judge Restores Health Program for West Virginia Coal Miners
A federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of a vital health monitoring program for coal miners in West Virginia. The...
Republicans Propose Medicaid Coverage Limits, Avoid Deeper C...
House Republicans are considering a proposal this week that would limit Medicaid coverage without implementing more dras...
9/11 Survivors Program Staff Reinstated After Outcry
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reinstated staff members of the World Trade Center Health Program....
States Sue Over HHS Cuts, Led by NY Attorney General
New York Attorney General Letitia James is spearheading a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servic...
Trump's Budget Prioritizes Military, Cuts Health, Education,...
President Trump has proposed a new federal budget that shifts funding priorities. The budget increases spending on defen...
Trump Administration Rescinds $1 Billion in Student Mental H...
The Trump administration has canceled $1 billion in grants earmarked for student mental health programs. Congress had pr...
Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts: Impact on Gates Foundation's Globa...
The Trump administration's reductions in foreign aid are raising concerns about the future of global health programs. Th...
9/11 Health Program Faces Uncertainty After Staffing Cuts
A vital health program providing care for individuals suffering from 9/11-related illnesses faces an uncertain future du...
EPA to Eliminate Child Health Experts Focused on Diversity
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to remove or reassign child health experts whose work focuses on d...
House Bill Aims to Reduce Veteran Suicides to Zero
A bipartisan coalition in the House of Representatives is introducing new legislation to combat the ongoing crisis of ve...
Indiana Governor Braun Launches Health Initiative, Backed by...
Indiana Governor Mike Braun unveiled a new health initiative aimed at improving the well-being of Indiana residents. The...
HHS Layoffs Under Trump Administration Face Legal Challenges
Mass layoffs and program cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Trump administration are fa...
Global Concerns Rise Over Trump's New Tariffs and Public Hea...
President Trump's recent implementation of new tariffs has sparked widespread concern and criticism from countries world...
States Sue HHS Over COVID-Era Grant Cuts
Several states are suing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over recent cuts to public health grants. The...
Federal Funding Cuts Impact State Health Programs
States are facing significant budget challenges after the federal government abruptly cut billions in grant funding. The...
CDC Recalls $11B in COVID-19 Funding from Health Departments
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is taking back $11.4 billion in COVID-19 funds previously given to...
Native American Health Programs Face Cuts Despite Federal Shield
While the Indian Health Service (IHS) largely avoided recent federal staffing reductions, Native American tribes and org...
Advances in Treating and Studying Veterans' Injuries
For years, news programs have highlighted the challenges faced by wounded veterans. Now, researchers are making strides...
Jack McCain Discusses Veterans' Mental Health on 'Face the Nation'
Navy veteran Jack McCain appeared on 'Face the Nation' to discuss the pressing issue of mental health support for vetera...
Trump Meets Syrian President, HHS Secretary Testifies on Budget
Former President Trump held a meeting with the Syrian President today after announcing the end of sanctions. The meeting...
RFK Jr. Testifies on Health Policy, Cautions Against Personal Medical Advice
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading health official, appeared before Congress to discuss the ongoing response to a recent m...
RFK Jr. Defends Health Policies Before Congress Amid Scrutiny
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation's leading health official, appeared before Congress today to answer tough questions ab...
RFK Jr. Testifies Before Congress on Measles Outbreak, Budget
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation's leading health official, is set to appear before Congress. Lawmakers are expected to...
RFK Jr. Testifies Amid HHS Overhaul and Layoffs
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to appear before two congressional committe...
RFK Jr. Faces Congress on Measles Outbreak, Budget Plans
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the nation's health agency, is scheduled to testify before Congress. Lawmakers are expect...
States Sue Over Federal Health Funding Cuts
Twenty Democratic attorneys general are challenging the federal government's recent cuts to health funding and the reorg...
HHS Rescinds Layoff Notices for FDA Food Safety and 9/11 Programs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reversed some previously issued layoff notices. This decision rein...
Trump Comments on Constitution, Jury Selection Begins in Combs Trial
President Trump recently made comments regarding due process and the Constitution, sparking debate. Meanwhile, jury sele...
Attorneys General Sue HHS Over Funding Cuts
Twenty state attorneys general are challenging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funding cuts in a new l...
States Sue Trump Admin Over HHS Funding Cuts
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration, challenging recent cuts to the Departme...
9/11 Health Program Restores Cancer Treatment Certifications
A 9/11 health care program is once again processing certifications for cancer treatment after a period of disruption. An...
9/11 First Responders Face Healthcare Uncertainty Due to Funding Changes
Some 9/11 first responders are experiencing uncertainty regarding their healthcare access. Changes in funding are causin...
9/11 First Responders Face Healthcare Cuts as Program Funds Run Low
The World Trade Center Health Program, which provides vital medical care to 9/11 first responders, is facing a funding c...
Trump Administration Ends $1 Billion School Mental Health Grants
The Trump administration has decided not to renew $1 billion in federal grants that were originally established under th...
9/11 Health Program Faces Crisis Due to Budget Cuts
The World Trade Center Health Program, which provides vital medical care for 9/11 first responders and survivors, is fac...
Trump Administration Overhauls Public Health Programs
Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has made significant changes to staffing and funding at the Dep...
CDC Program Cuts Impact STI and Hepatitis Tracking
Layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reportedly due to budget cuts, have impacted programs t...
Trump Administration Proposed $40 Billion in Health Care Cuts
A leaked internal budget document reveals the Trump administration considered significant cuts to the Department of Heal...
RFK Jr. Faces Scrutiny Over HHS Cuts Claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing increased scrutiny regarding his statements about the impact of recent cuts to the Depar...
RFK Jr. Addresses Health Program Cuts, Vaccine Concerns
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discussed recent health program adjustments and the ongoing de...
World Trade Center Health Program Director Among HHS Layoffs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently conducted a series of layoffs across various agencies. Among...
Navajo Nation Tackles Rising Syphilis Rates with Innovative Program
The Navajo Nation is implementing a comprehensive strategy to combat a surge in syphilis cases. The program focuses on e...
HHS Announces Workforce Reduction: Impacts on Public Health
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is implementing a significant workforce reduction, decreasing its staf...
Trump Tariffs Loom, Health Aid Cuts Impact Global Health, Auto Levies Threaten Small Businesses
New tariffs proposed by the Trump Administration are causing concern across various sectors. These tariffs could signifi...
Federal Health Agencies Face Significant Job Cuts
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to reduce the workforce at several key federal health agencies. The prop...
COVID-19 Funding Cuts Impact Local Health Agencies
The federal government is reducing COVID-19 funding by $11.4 billion for state and local health departments. These cuts...