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Showdown at CDC as director refuses to leave post, amid pressure from Trump administration

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Susan Monarez, nominee to be the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee... Read More.

FDA approves updated COVID vaccines with restrictions on who can receive them

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for some Americans.The vaccines were approved for use in adults aged... Read More.

New Mexico man diagnosed with plague in state’s 1st human case this year: Officials

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

(VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M.) -- A New Mexico man has been diagnosed with plague, marking the state's first human case this year, according to local... Read More.

1st human case of flesh-eating parasite detected in US

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. has confirmed the first case of a flesh-eating parasite in a human, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)... Read More.

More US hospitals are ending gender-affirming care for minors. How this could impact patients

Saturday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two U.S. hospitals are the latest to announce they will be ending some, or all, of their pediatric gender-affirming care services... Read More.

Dozens of OB-GYNs fled Idaho after its abortion ban. Medicaid cuts could make access to care even worse.

Wednesday, August 20 by ABC News

(IDAHO) -- More than six months after Idaho's near-total abortion ban went into effect, a small town nestled in the state's northern mountain ranges lost... Read More.

750 HHS employees send signed letter to RFK Jr. asking him to stop spreading misinformation

Wednesday, August 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More than 750 employees across the Department of Health and Human Services sent a signed letter to members of Congress and Health... Read More.

California resident tests positive for plague

Wednesday, August 20 by ABC News

(SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.) -- A resident in South Lake Tahoe, California, has tested positive for plague, according to local health officials.The person is... Read More.

Leading pediatrician group recommends COVID vaccine for infants, toddlers in contrast with RFK Jr.

Tuesday, August 19 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said on Tuesday that children ages 6 months to 23 months should receive a COVID-19 vaccine,... Read More.

Measles outbreak that sickened more than 700 declared over in Texas

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(TEXAS) -- A measles outbreak in Texas that infected more than 700 people has officially been declared over, state health officials announced on Monday.The outbreak... Read More.

Draft of new ‘MAHA’ report suggests RFK Jr. won’t target pesticides

Sunday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The draft of an upcoming government report suggesting ways to improve the health of American children does not recommend severe restrictions... Read More.

CDC launches new national campaign to tackle mental health, substance use among teens

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new campaign on Tuesday aimed at tackling mental health and substance use among... Read More.

Showdown at CDC as director refuses to leave post, amid pressure from Trump administration

FDA approves updated COVID vaccines with restrictions on who can receive them

New Mexico man diagnosed with plague in state’s 1st human case this year: Officials

1st human case of flesh-eating parasite detected in US

More US hospitals are ending gender-affirming care for minors. How this could impact patients

Dozens of OB-GYNs fled Idaho after its abortion ban. Medicaid cuts could make access to care even worse.

750 HHS employees send signed letter to RFK Jr. asking him to stop spreading misinformation

California resident tests positive for plague

Measles outbreak that sickened more than 700 declared over in Texas

Draft of new ‘MAHA’ report suggests RFK Jr. won’t target pesticides

CDC launches new national campaign to tackle mental health, substance use among teens

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