Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,588 cases across the country, more than double the tally in 2025 The Guardian - US · Oct 24
Calley Means, a key MAHA advocate, resigns as a top RFK Jr. adviser A leading advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement has resigned as a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Calley Means says he leaves with respect for President Donald Trump and Kennedy The Independent UK · Oct 23
Trump’s top MAHA ally just resigned over stalled agenda ‘I know this movement is just getting started,’ Calley Means wrote in his resignation post The Independent UK · Oct 22
As weight-loss drug users turn to dietary supplements, doctors, regulators raise flags The growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy is driving demand for dietary supplements in the US, as users seek to manage side effects including nausea, fatigue and constipation. Supplement sales exceeded $74 billion in 2025, while TikTok Shop generated more than $1 billion in supplement… The Economic Times · Oct 20
CMS Gains Power to Ban Fraud-Linked Providers From Medicare and Medicaid After Kennedy Signs Formal Delegation Notice HHS formally gave CMS the power to exclude fraud-linked providers from Medicare and Medicaid. Here is what exclusion means and how it affects patients. Medical Daily · Oct 15
GOP senator warns of a massive measles outbreak with over 4,000 cases. Then he blasts the Trump administration: ‘You get vaccinated, you don’t die’ 'I’m all about asking people to be immunized for yourself and for others.' We Got This Covered · Oct 14
Six Physician Groups Push Back After RFK Jr. Says AI Gives Better-Informed Second Opinions Than Any Doctor Six physician groups say AI is not better informed than doctors after RFK Jr.'s summit remarks. Here is how to use AI chatbots safely and with care. Medical Daily · Oct 6
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, targeting programs for immigrants, migrant students, minority businesses and other initiatives. The White House invoked a rarely used “pocket rescission” process, while congressional critics including Republican Sen. Susan Collins questioned its legality and the administration’s authority over… The Economic Times · Sep 26
Chris Klomp Clears Senate Finance 15 to 12, Moving Closer to Overseeing Daily HHS Vaccine and Medicare Work Senate Finance advanced Chris Klomp for HHS deputy secretary by a vote of 15 to 12, sending him to a full Senate vote. What the No. 2 post means for families. Medical Daily · Sep 25
Senate Finance approves Klomp nomination for HHS deputy The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday approved the nomination of Chris Klomp to serve as deputy secretary of Health and Human Services, which would make him second in command to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in a 15-12 vote. Klomp has risen through the ranks of the Trump administration, most… Roll Call · Sep 24
Trump says he will push vaccine makers to split some childhood shots into five doses, and offers no evidence it would reduce autism “Vaccines are literally a drop in the ocean.” We Got This Covered · Sep 20
Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trump's White House Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists from an organization he once chaired that they have a friend in the White House The Independent UK · Sep 17
CDC vs. Pennsylvania: Why conflicting public health messages jeopardize public safety If you’ve been following the dispute between Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., you probably know that it centers on the deaths of two infants in Lancaster County in late August 2026. The Conversation · Sep 11
Pet Owners Can Now Prevent Screwworm Infestations in Dogs and Cats Under a New Federal Authorization FDA authorized Capstar and generic nitenpyram to prevent New World screwworm in dogs and cats, the first prevention option cleared. Medical Daily · Sep 4
The Independent UK · Aug 27 General Mills follows MAHA lead and removes synthetic dyes from its US cereals The Department of Health and Human Services announced a push to remove all synthetic dyes from U.S. products in 2025
Medical Daily · Aug 18 No State Has Changed Its School Vaccine Requirements, and the New Federal Order Does Not Force One To Federal action has not altered any state school vaccine requirement. Here is who actually sets the rules and what families need for enrollment.
Roll Call · Aug 14 Kennedy looks for new members for revamped vaccine committee The Trump administration has begun searching for new members for a vaccine advisory committee it is quietly reshaping to look at alternatives to vaccinations, a move that has drawn worries from outside groups. The National Vaccine Advisory Committee, created in 1987, has worked across agencies to advise the Health and Human…
The Independent UK · Aug 12 RFK Jr claims he can’t vote in an election because he is homeless Health and Human Services Secretary claims 2024 ruling by New York judge left him with ‘no legal residence’
Latin Times · Aug 12 President Trump's Outside Advisers Could Be Shielded From Investigations Under New DOJ Opinion House Democrats are reportedly preparing investigations should they regain the majority, including potential subpoenas targeting contractors connected to Trump's administration, family and political orbit
The Conversation · Aug 12 Executive order on vaccines bypasses an evidence-based process that has kept kids safe President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 10, 2026, calling for the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to be given as three separate shots at three separate appointments. The combined MMR vaccine is currently given at 12 to 15 months of age and again between ages 4…
France 24 · Aug 10 Trump pushes rethink of school vaccine mandates and MMR shots US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for a rethink of school vaccine mandates and the separation of the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot into three vaccines, despite scientific evidence supporting its safety and amid the country's worst measles outbreak in decades.
International Business Times UK · Aug 6 'I Can't Wait To Grill Him': Abdul El-Sayed Dares RFK Jr. To Face Him Over Medical Claims Abdul El-Sayed challenges RFK Jr. in a fiery CNN interview, vowing to 'grill' the Health Secretary over his medical claims and accusing him of misleading the public.
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Measles is surging in US under RFK Jr.’s anti-vax leadership — just in time for a new school year Doctors worry a return to school could spell disaster in states where cases are spreading. The virus can stay in the air for two hours after an infected person coughs or sneezes.
International Business Times UK · Aug 3 RFK Jr.'s 'You're Not a Scientist' Jab Backfires as Dana Bash Fires Back Live on CNN RFK Jr.'s clash with Dana Bash goes viral after his 'You're not a scientist' jab is met with a blistering four-word comeback during a heated CNN interview.
Roll Call · Jul 30 CDC, public health preparedness nominees advance in Senate The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to serve as a key assistant secretary, two leadership roles that the administration has struggled to fill. The committee voted 12-11 along party lines to…