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RFK Jr. Committee Hearing Set; Who Funds WHO; Why Avoid Seed Oils?

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FTC Settles With Private Equity Firm Over Anesthesia Investments

"We consider this a definite victory," physician says

Jan 22, 2025
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Opinion
A WHO Exit Is a Huge Mistake

Beyond global health, this is a threat to national security

Jan 22, 2025
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Trump Administration Freezes Many Health Agency Reports and Posts

The freeze is expected to last until the end of the month

Jan 22, 2025
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Long COVID Patients Frustrated That Federal Research Hasn't Found New Treatments

Over $1 billion of funding has so far failed to bring any new therapies to market

Jan 22, 2025
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Anti-Abortion Groups' Secret Weapon; Kennedy Targeted COVID Vax; Research at Risk

This past week in healthcare investigations

Jan 22, 2025
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'This Is a Fearful Time': Public Health Leaders Concerned About WHO Withdrawal

Move leaves U.S. vulnerable in future pandemics

Jan 22, 2025
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Trump Issues Gag Order for CDC, FDA; Stalled Hearing for RFK Jr.; Sex After Cancer

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Jan 22, 2025
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Fauci's Pardon: 'It's Really a Shame,' Public Health Officials Say

Many saddened that it had to come to this

Jan 21, 2025
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What to Know About Abortion Developments in the States, Courts as Trump Takes Office

State lawmakers across the country have introduced at least 400 abortion-related bills so far

Jan 21, 2025
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DOJ Accuses Walgreens of Filling Millions of Illegitimate Prescriptions

The company said it is asking the court to clarify the responsibilities of pharmacies

Jan 21, 2025
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Chronic Disease, COVID Vaccines Get Nods at Trump's Inaugural Address

President also takes a shot at the U.S. public health system

Jan 21, 2025
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Fauci Will Accept Pardon; RFK Jr. and COVID Vaccines; Nursing Director Shot

Health news and commentary gathered by 鶹ý staff

Jan 21, 2025
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Trump Withdraws U.S. From WHO and Paris Climate Treaty on First Day in Office

He also rescinded dozens of executive orders signed by President Biden

Jan 21, 2025
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