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House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's budget request for the Department o...

Politics Jun 24

WATCH: Health Secretary RFK Jr. questioned about vaccine policy, transparency in House hearing on funding request

By Joshua Barajas

Politics May 22

U.S. President Trump attends a MAHA Commission event, at the White House
WATCH: Trump, RFK Jr. and ‘MAHA’ commission leaders discuss first health report

A government report released on Thursday covering wide swaths of American health and wellness reflects some of the most contentious views on vaccines, the nation's food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

By Amanda Seitz, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Politics Apr 16

RFK Jr., walks through the Dirksen Senate Office Building between meetings with senators on Capitol Hill in Washington
WATCH: RFK Jr. holds news briefing for CDC findings on the increase of autism prevalence

Kennedy described autism as a “preventable disease,” although researchers and scientists have identified genetic factors are associated with it. Autism is not considered a disease, but a complex disorder that impacts the brain.

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Politics Feb 13

Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump campaigns in Michigan
WATCH: Vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump’s health chief after close Senate vote

That vote Thursday puts the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country.

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Politics Jan 29

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testifies before a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing, in Washington
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RFK Jr. faces questions over vaccine skepticism, Medicaid reform at confirmation hearing

On Capitol Hill, one of President Trump’s most consequential and controversial nominees made his case for the top job at the Department of Health and Human Services. In his first of two hearings, former environmental lawyer and presidential candidate Robert…

By Lisa Desjardins, Winston Wilde

Jan 29

Watch 4:28
Vaccine specialist argues RFK Jr. would make them less accessible

By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. faced tough questions over vaccine skepticism and Medicaid reform at his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center…

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Jan 23

What does the health and human services secretary do?

By Angela Mattie, The Conversation

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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Jul 14

A year since 988 started helping callers, here’s what experts want to see next

By Laura Santhanam

In the year since the launch of 988, the U.S. hotline has fielded almost 5 million calls, texts and chats, offering support to people in mental health crises. But officials say more federal and state dollars are needed to build…

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Feb 27

Federal officials promise to trim backlog of health care investigations

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Federal officials say they're working to cut down on a growing backlog of complaints lodged against health care providers and government agencies by patients who claim their civil rights or privacy have been violated.

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Aug 16

FDA approves over-the-counter hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing problems

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

U.S. regulators have finalized a long-awaited rule that's expected to allow millions of Americans to buy hearing aids without a prescription.

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