27 h. ago More than 400 CDC staff may be called back to work after being laid off in April

Laid off workers were told their notices of an upcoming reduction in force were "revoked." Officials didn't explain why HHS appeared to be restoring hundreds of jobs it previously called duplicative.

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34 h. ago RFK Jr. Announces Eight New Members of CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel

The health secretary promised not to pick “anti-vaxxers.” But some public health leaders accused him of breaking his word.

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37 h. ago CDC rehires 450 employees cut in HHS restructuring, internal documents show

The government hired back more than 450 CDC employees that were fired as part of the widespread restructuring that took place in April.

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55 h. ago Exclusive: Dr. Drew on the Future of MAHA, Gen Z Mental Health Crisis, and How to Save Public Health

On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” Dr. Drew Pinksy talked about mental health among young people. While talking about dating, Pinksy stated that “young people, the majority at least, are feeling overwhelmed, they’re feeling inadequate, they don’t have the skillsets, they The post Exclusive: Dr. Drew on the Future of MAHA, Gen Z Mental Health Crisis, and How to Save Public Health appeared first on Breitbart.

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62 h. ago Former CDC employees protest against dismantling of public health

Every Tuesday, protesters gather outside the CDC in Atlanta to point out possible public health dangers due to drastic federal cuts.

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63 h. ago HHS head RFK Jr. is removing all members of a key CDC vaccine policy committee

Health and Human Services head, RFK Jr, is replacing all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committee. We discuss the potential impact on public health policy.

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3 d. ago Iran Expands Ban on Walking Dogs as ‘Threat to Public Health, Peace, and Comfort’

Iran recently expanded its ban on dog-walking to cities outside Tehran, while a growing number of Iranians are embracing dog ownership as an act of rebellion against their theocratic regime. The post Iran Expands Ban on Walking Dogs as ‘Threat to Public Health, Peace, and Comfort’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Billy Joel jokes about aging, cremation after brain disorder diagnosis

76-year-old Billy Joel remains in good spirits despite his brain disorder diagnosis. The "Piano Man" shares his first public message with fans since his health battle announcement.

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6 d. ago Palantir’s Collection of Disease Data at C.D.C. Stirs Privacy Concerns

U.S. and state officials say the consolidation of the public health agency’s vast trove of information could expose patients and will delay analysis of long-term trends.

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8 d. ago ‘Seriously under attack.' Public health leaders sound the alarm on budget crisis

‘Seriously under attack.' Public health leaders sound the alarm on budget crisis  NBC Los Angeles

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9 d. ago Boston sees lowest number of opioid overdose deaths in 9 years, new data shows

The Boston Public Health Commission released data last week that showed a 38% decrease in overdose deaths compared to 2023. The post Boston sees lowest number of opioid overdose deaths in 9 years, new data shows appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Commentary: MAHA report's misrepresentations will harm public health and hit consumers' pocketbooks

Commentary: MAHA report's misrepresentations will harm public health and hit consumers' pocketbooks  Los Angeles Times

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1 week ago Harvard seeks end to US funding cuts, says national security, public health research in peril

Harvard seeks end to US funding cuts, says national security, public health research in peril  Reuters

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1 week ago Trump administration’s deep cuts to public health leave system reeling

Trump administration’s deep cuts to public health leave system reeling  PBS

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1 week ago Memory cafes offer camaraderie and fun for people with dementia — and their caregivers

'Memory cafes' are small social gatherings for individuals with dementia — and their caregivers, too. As public health funding shrinks, memory cafes are cheap to run and can offer measurable benefits.

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1 week ago I'm a physician and I'm worried that our health agencies are facing increasing chaos

I believe Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership at HHS is spreading misinformation and cutting vital health programs, threatening public health safety.

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2 w. ago Trump administration's vaccines announcements have many health experts alarmed

Public health experts worry the flurry of steps by the Trump administration about vaccines is undermining public access and confidence in vaccines.

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2 w. ago Why healthy children may need vaccination amid new RFK Jr. COVID shot recommendations

Public health experts said healthy children also at risk of severe disease and death from COVID amid RFK Jr.'s announcement of new CDC COVID vaccine recommendations.

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2 w. ago Michelle Obama and Eric Holder's wife bonded over being 'reluctant spouses' to famous men

Michelle Obama shares insights on her podcast about the complexities of marriage to public figures and “the fight to protect women's reproductive health."

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2 w. ago Trump cuts will cause a spike in HIV cases in L.A. and across the country, warn Democrats and public health advocates

Trump cuts will cause a spike in HIV cases in L.A. and across the country, warn Democrats and public health advocates  Los Angeles Times

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