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Medical product manufacturers are divided over Trump's tariffs
Medical technology and device makers are fighting for tariff exemptions, while PPE makers are applauding the levies.CNBC - 10h -
Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, medical examiner says
Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died from complications of diabetes, the New York City Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.NBC News - 6h -
U.N. condemns Israel as 2nd Gaza hospital hit in space of just 3 days
Gaza health officials say an Israeli strike on a field hospital killed a medic two days after another attack disabled the enclave's last functioning critical care facility.CBS News - 1d -
RFK Jr. links autism rise to ‘environmental toxins,' contradicting CDC findings
NBC News Health and Medical Reporter Berkeley Lovelace Jr. joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims that rising rates of autism are "preventable," contradicting ...NBC News - 5h -
Health and Human Services Systems Are in Danger of Collapsing, Workers Say
The purging of IT and cybersecurity staff at the Department of Health and Human Services could threaten the systems used by the agency’s staff and the safety of critical health data.Wired - 2d -
Medical charity reports 6 cases of malnourished children in Greek island migrant camp
A medical charity working in Greece says it has diagnosed six young children living in a migrant facility on the eastern Aegean island of Samos as suffering from malnutritionABC News - Apr. 7 -
Suicides and attempts fall in health systems implementing the 'Zero Suicide Model,' study finds
A new study suggests that health care systems can reduce suicides through patient screening, safety planning and mental health counselingABC News - Apr. 7 -
Have you seen examples of health care fraud, waste or abuse? Tell us about it.
New York Times reporters are looking into cases of unnecessary and wasteful spending in government health programs.The New York Times - 6d -
Scale AI working with Qatar to develop AI agents for education, health care and transportation
Scale AI's partnership with Qatar's government includes developing AI tools for education, health care and transportation, according to a list viewed by CNBC.CNBC - 10h -
Autopsies of Slain Gaza Medics Show Some Were Shot in the Head
The New York Times obtained autopsy reports for 14 of the 15 people killed in a March 23 attack on an ambulance and fire truck.The New York Times - 1d -
Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, says medical examiner
Known for roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, the actor was found dead in February. Michelle Trachtenberg, a popular TV actor, died of complications from diabetes, according to the ...The Guardian - 5h -
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."CBS News - 3d -
World Health Organization agrees legally binding pandemic treaty
The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.BBC News - 14h -
RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child who was infected
U.S. Health Secretary Robert FABC News - Apr. 6 -
‘The Pitt’ Captures the Real Overcrowding Crisis in Emergency Rooms
From the “chairs” to the hallway medicine, the show’s depiction of an emergency medicine system that is beyond capacity rings true for medical experts.The New York Times - 2d -
Israeli strike destroys part of hospital in Gaza City
The Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs Al-Ahili hospital, said the medical building has been hit five times since the start of the war in November 2023CBS News - 3d -
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy’ Actress, Died From Complications of Diabetes
The New York City medical examiner’s office determined the cause and manner of her death after reviewing toxicology test results, a spokeswoman said.The New York Times - 3h -
RFK Jr. Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination
In an interview with CBS, the health secretary also suggested he wasn’t familiar with massive cuts to state funding for public health.The New York Times - Apr. 10 -
The Many Ways Kennedy Is Already Undermining Vaccines
The health secretary has chipped away at the idea that immunizing children against measles and other diseases is a public health good.The New York Times - 3d -
WHO member countries agree on a draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid COVID-19 mistakes
The World Health Organization's member countries agreed on a draft pandemic treaty that sets guidelines for how the international community might face the next global health crisisABC News - 15h -
RFK Jr contradicts experts by linking autism rise to ‘environmental toxins’
US health secretary bucks expert opinion as research shows rise in diagnoses due to better tools and screening . The US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, said in his first press conference ...The Guardian - 8h -
Kennedy contradicts CDC on autism
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy bucks CDC on autism The HHS head does not believe the rising rate of autism spectrum disorder is ...The Hill - 4h -
Experts Doubt Kennedy’s Timetable for Finding the Cause of Autism
The nation’s health secretary announced that he planned to invite scientists to provide answers by September, but specialists consider that target date unrealistic.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump and DOGE Are Planning Deregulation at a Massive Scale
The White House will soon move to rapidly repeal or freeze rules that affect health, food, workplace safety, transportation and more.The New York Times - 26m -
Mexico confirms country's first human case of bird flu in a 3-year-old girl
Health officials in Mexico say a 3-year-old girl from the western state of Durango is the country’s first confirmed human case of bird fluABC News - Apr. 4 -
RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted
A key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffsABC News - 4d -
This Therapist Helped Clients Feel Better. It Was A.I.
In the first clinical trial of its kind, an A.I. chatbot eased mental health symptoms among participants. The technology may someday help solve the provider shortage.The New York Times - 1d -
Autism Rate Continues to Rise Among Children, C.D.C. Reports
While the agency stressed that increased screening was most likely behind much of the increase, the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., called it an “epidemic.”The New York Times - 1d -
Draft budget would slash HHS funding by a third: Reports
The Trump administration is seeking to slash the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget by nearly a third, according to multiple reports. An initial draft of the White House budget ...The Hill - 4h -
Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock
Public health officials say a day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinatedABC News - Apr. 8 -
RFK Jr. Accuses FDA of Drug Industry Influence That Barred Alternative Remedies
The nation’s health secretary addressed agency employees, asking them to shed any corporate influence. But he did not address the mass layoffs that have gutted oversight of tobacco and vapes, food ...The New York Times - 5d -
You too can look as good as Donald Trump in your dotage. Here’s how | Arwa Mahdawi
The 78-year-old president is in great shape, says the official White House physician. Must be all those ‘hamberders’. Forget yoga, pilates or eating leafy greens. If you want to improve your ...The Guardian - 17h -
RFK Jr. plans autism studies aimed at identifying 'environmental toxins' linked to rising rates
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the agency will soon announce autism studies aimed at identifying “environmental toxins” that may be responsible for rising rates in children.NBC News - 5h -
RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers
The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.The New York Times - 2h -
Tariffs will cost families nearly $5K per year, Kentucky governor says
"That's months upon months upon months of groceries. That's months upon months of rent. That might be your entire annual deductible if you've got private health insurance coverage," he said. "No ...The Hill - 4h -
WHO member states reach pandemic agreement
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday its member states had reached an agreement on preparing for and responding to future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations. ...The Hill - 3h -
WHO Member Countries Agree to Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.The New York Times - 5h