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US Health Agencies Cancel External Meetings

The Trump Administration Paused Federal Health Agency Communications — Here's Why That's Dangerous

The move impacts everything from major food recalls to vital public health warnings. Experts explain what that means for you and what scares them.

The New York Times · 1d

Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials

Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.

Reuters · 18h

US health agencies cancel external meetings, travel after Trump admin directives

U.S. health agencies including the CDC this week canceled meetings with external groups, paused some public health publications and told employees to freeze travel after directives from the Department of Health and Human Services,

Trump pulls US from World Health Organization

Grist on MSN · 6h

As climate change supercharges disease, Trump pulls US from World Health Organization

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline As climate change supercharges disease, Trump pulls US from World Health Organization on Jan 24, 2025. As President Donald Trump’s health care agenda for a second term takes shape, it’s becoming clear that many Biden-era policies won’t make the cut.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Trump’s anger toward World Health Organization may reshape global health, politics

Public health experts say the United States’ departure could cripple the WHO’s operations or leave an opening for China to assume greater control over the agency.

USA Today · 1d

Here's why President Trump wants the U.S. to withdraw from the World Health Organization

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would begin the process of removing the U.S. from the World Health Organization. Here's why.

Opponents of Kennedy's bid for top health post urge senators to reject him

More than 80 organizations planned to voice opposition on Friday to Robert F. Kennedy Jr's nomination to lead the top U.S.

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FDA pauses updates on food-borne outbreak probes as health agencies regroup on communications

The Trump administration's "short pause" on communications, expected to end on Feb. 1, has affected FDA updates on food ...

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Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits

Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of ...

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Insurers Failed to Comply With Mental Health Coverage Law, Department of Labor Report Finds

The probe found widespread noncompliance and violations of federal law in how health plans and insurers cover mental health ...

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Health researchers concerned about pause for public health communications

Staff members at agencies inside HHS, including officials at the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control ...

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What does the health and human services secretary do?

The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being.

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How the Health Department Could Change Under Donald Trump

The Trump administration has promised an overhaul of various government agencies. What will happen to the Health Department?

The Santa Fe New Mexican7d

RFK Jr.'s impact could be wide-reaching as Health and Human Services secretary

A major part of Kennedy’s platform seeks to reverse the chronic disease epidemic in the U.S., promoted by the slogan “Make ...

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U.S. senator denounces nomination of RFK Jr. to head health department

Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for contributing to a deadly measles outbreak in ...

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