Mar 25 Casey Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The nomination has languished despite ongoing efforts from the White House and Make America Healthy Again activists, revealing how intractable rifts over health policy can be even when Congress has shown deference to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Mar 16 Judge blocks RFK Jr. from scaling back childhood vaccine recommendations By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch 4:15 Surgeon general nominee faces scrutiny over qualifications and views on vaccines By William Brangham, Courtney Norris Dr. Casey Means, the wellness influencer and ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is the president’s nominee for surgeon general. As a prominent voice in the MAHA movement, some of her ideas, such as prioritizing natural foods, reducing… Continue watching
Feb 25 WATCH: Dr. Casey Means testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for surgeon general By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Means, a close ally to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his Make America Healthy Again movement, is sharing a vision that dovetails with that of the nation's health department, which has shifted its focus away from its controversial… Continue reading
Feb 18 Moderna says FDA will now consider its new mRNA flu shot after initial refusal By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Moderna announced the change Wednesday, about a week after revealing that the FDA’s vaccine chief was refusing to review the new vaccine, made with Nobel Prize-winning mRNA technology. Continue reading
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