Feb 17 Watch 6:59 U.S. rejection of new mRNA flu vaccine 'sends chills,' epidemiologist says By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Bridget Craig The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced recently that it will not review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, despite late-stage trials showing it was safe and effective. The rejection has many in and outside the industry concerned about the Trump administration’s… Continue watching
Feb 06 Newly obtained emails undermine RFK Jr.'s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip before measles outbreak By Michelle R. Smith, The Guardian, Ali Swenson, Associated Press Documents obtained by The Guardian and The Associated Press undermine Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s testimony during his Senate confirmation hearings that the 2019 trip he took to Samoa before a devastating measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines.”… Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: RFK Jr. and others launch new addiction and homelessness initiative By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities, building on an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week related… Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch MAHA has a plan to clean up the American diet. Will it work? By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Ultra-processed foods make up more than half the average American diet and they’re linked to rising rates of obesity and heart disease. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Trump Administration has a solution. But will this plan really… Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 6:07 Why experts are divided over the new federal dietary guidelines By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Unda Dittaboot The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines that will shape everything from school lunches to medical advice. The guidance puts a bigger emphasis on eating more protein and dairy, something Health Secretary Kennedy has long sought. William Brangham discussed the… Continue watching
Jan 07 Here's what's in new dietary guidelines from the Trump administration By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press The new recommendations drew praise from some prominent nutrition experts. Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 8:05 What the overhaul of U.S. vaccine guidance means for public health By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant In a major departure from past practice, the CDC is scaling back the number of recommended vaccines for children. The new schedule recommends that flu and COVID vaccines only be given after consulting with a healthcare provider and narrows recommendations… Continue watching
Jan 05 Trump administration cuts number of vaccines it recommends for every child By Ali Swenson, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Medical experts are slamming the move, saying it could lead to reduced uptake of important vaccinations and increase disease. Continue reading
Jan 02 In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy transforms under RFK Jr. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press He has also promoted controversial views on vaccines, including removing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 7:05 Trump administration moves to restrict gender-affirming care for minors nationwide By Stephanie Sy, Sam Lane The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a series of actions meant to effectively ban transition-related medical treatments nationwide for those under 18. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Selena Simmons-Duffin, who covers health policy for NPR. Continue watching