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'Americans are getting sicker,' according to RFK Jr. Here's what the data shows.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a restructure is needed at HHS due to Americans "getting sicker." But are they? Here's what the data shows.ABC News - 1d -
HHS gutted programs to help people quit smoking. The impact could be deadly.
Public health experts were stunned this week when Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and DOGE gutted key groups that had been successful in helping Americans quit smoking.NBC News - 2d -
Trump’s Dismantling of Minority Business Agency Could Hinder Job Growth
Supporters of the agency said its gutting could hurt minority-owned businesses that already face additional barriers to gaining capital.The New York Times - 4d -
RFK Jr. is dangerous for immunocompromised people like me
Vaccinate yourself and your children. Not only will your family be protected, you’ll be protecting others too.The Hill - 5d -
10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department, which now employs about 82,000 people.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
With Painful Layoffs Ahead, Agencies Push Incentives to Quit
Another round of “deferred resignation” offers is part of the Trump administration’s stepped-up effort to rapidly downsize the government.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.CBS News - Mar. 28 -
Four key takeaways as Trump’s sweeping HHS layoffs begin
Thousands of employees across the vast Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began receiving layoff notices as early as 5 a.m. on Tuesday. The purge comes on the heels of HHS Secretary ...The Hill - 3d -
IRS begins layoffs with eliminating civil rights office, will cut up to 25% of staff
The IRS started a new round of layoffs on Friday beginning with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, according to an email obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 2h -
Don't give younger kids drinks with artificial sweeteners, health advisers say
Drinks such as sugar-free squash are off the menu for young children, say health advisers.BBC News - 2d -
These big inherited IRA mistakes can shrink your windfall — here's how to avoid them
If you've inherited an individual retirement account, costly mistakes could shrink your balance. Here's how to preserve your windfall, according to experts.CNBC - Mar. 29 -
Vaccine stocks fall after key FDA official resigns in protest of RFK Jr.
Shares of Moderna, Novavax and other biotech companies fell after FDA official Peter Marks's resignation in protest of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.CNBC - 5d -
How HHS job cuts will impact how government handles disease prevention
The Trump administration carried out mass layoffs across the Department of Health and Human Services aiming to cut around 10,000 full-time jobs. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez details how this could ...NBC News - 4d -
Doctor explains what 'Make America Healthy Again' movement is about
What is RFK Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda all about?The Hill - 1d -
RFK Jr. Turns to a Discredited Vaccine Researcher for Autism Study
David Geier has been hired as a senior data analyst at H.H.S. According to several people, he will examine any potential links between vaccines and autism that were debunked long ago.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
I’m a scientist — here's why I’m suing RFK Jr.
I’m outraged that the federal government has abruptly — and, I believe, illegally — terminated contracts to support work that I and hundreds of my fellow researchers have been pursuing.The Hill - 6h -
Jim Cramer says a 20% tariff on most imports would be 'horrendous' for the economy
CNBC's Jim Cramer sees five issues with President Donald Trump's potential 20% blanket tariffs, including their effect on inflation and domestic manufacturing.CNBC - 3d -
Bird flu could be heading north this spring with fewer federal health officials working to stop it
Bird flu cases could rise as birds migrate north. But the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services include workers focused on the virus.NBC News - 1d -
Trump immigration crackdowns threaten health caregiving. U.S. families are paying the price.
Anti-immigration policies threaten a key source of health care labor for nursing facilities and home health agencies that rely on foreign-born workers to fill jobs that don’t attract enough ...NBC News - 2d -
US health secretary and agency sued by 23 states and DC over $11bn funding cut
Lawsuit alleges department’s ending of wide array of grants is ‘unlawful’ and poses ‘serious harm to public health’. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia are suing the US Department of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Letting Salah leave for free could be one of Liverpool's biggest mistakes ever
As Mo Salah eyes Erling Haaland's record, Liverpool's failure to get him a new contract looks reckless.ESPN - 3d -
Maresca: My mistake nearly cost Chelsea win
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said he could have blown his side's chances of hanging on for a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.ESPN - 1d -
NFL passes Steelers' proposed free agency rule change
The NFL approved a rule change proposed by the Steelers for free agency. Here's what it means and how it could impact offseason roster moves.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says
Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.BBC News - 2d -
FDA Layoffs Could Raise Drug Costs and Erode Food Safety
Trump cutbacks were supposedly aimed at administrators. But scientists in food and drug-testing labs and policy experts who advance generic drug approvals were also dismissed.The New York Times - 1d -
Anderson, 42, says he could play for three more years
James Anderson will miss the first month of the County Championship with injury but says he could play another three years at Lancashire.BBC News - 4d -
Military families are 'making a mistake' if they skip this tax-free retirement account, advisor says
Members of the U.S. armed forces qualify for special tax breaks, which can offer unique financial planning opportunities, experts say. Here's what to know.CNBC - 5d -
Pope Francis’ Health Continues to Improve, Vatican Says
A little over a week after returning to the Vatican guesthouse to convalesce, the pope was showing gradual improvements in his movements and speech.The New York Times - 4d -
Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners
Reported closures and firings at federal offices are creating concerns about the safety and health of coal miners. On Tuesday, massive layoffs at the Department of Health and Human were expected ...The Hill - 3d -
Inside the C.D.C., a Final ‘Love Letter’ Before Mass Layoffs
The agency’s injury center was among the departments that were largely gutted in Tuesday’s wave of dismissals. Read a staff member’s letter to colleagues while they awaited their fates.The New York Times - 3d -
Mehmet Oz confirmed by US Senate to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Former TV pitchman has close relationship with boss RFK Jr but regularly encourages Americans to get vaccinated. Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr Mehmet Oz was confirmed on Thursday to lead ...The Guardian - 1d -
Browns early 53-man roster projection ahead of 2025 NFL draft and after NFL free agency
How could the Browns roster shake out after their NFL free agency signings and ahead of the 2025 NFL draft? Let's take a look.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
When could Liverpool win the league?
The earliest date Liverpool could win their 20th league title is 20 April, when they play Leicester away. The Reds, who have lost just once in the league this season, need 13 points out of a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Toxicology tests show Brett Gardner's son died of carbon monoxide poisoning, agency says
The 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner died of carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation in Costa Rica last month, an investigative agency in the Central American ...NBC News - 2d -
Could the Boston Celtics lose veteran big man Al Horford a second time in free agency?
Horford has left the Celtics in the past when they were not so forthcoming with their checkbook; could we be about to see a repeat of his exit?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
5 high-level CDC officials are leaving in the latest turmoil for the public health agency
Five high-level officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are leavingABC News - Mar. 25 -
Republicans would love to see AOC lead the Democrats
It would be the biggest mistake Democrats could make and the biggest gift they could give Republicans.The Hill - 3d
