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Trump's frustrations drove order limiting child vaccinations, but MAHA wants more - Reuters
Trump's frustrations drove order limiting child vaccinations, but MAHA wants more Reuters
August 24, 2026Trump nominates aide Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration
A former conservative think tank leader, she holds degrees from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins' Bloomberg School of Public Health.
August 19, 2026US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for low-income minors - Reuters
US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for low-income minors Reuters
August 12, 2026WHO defends immunisation schedules after Trump orders fewer childhood shots - Reuters
WHO defends immunisation schedules after Trump orders fewer childhood shots Reuters
August 11, 2026Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot - reuters.com
Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot reuters.com
August 10, 2026Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".
August 10, 2026US tightens travel rules for people returning from Ebola-hit regions - Reuters
US tightens travel rules for people returning from Ebola-hit regions Reuters
August 7, 2026Trump administration considers order on autism and vaccines, source says - Reuters
Trump administration considers order on autism and vaccines, source says Reuters
August 6, 2026Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease - Reuters
Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease Reuters
July 27, 2026As life expectancy rises, talks start on a UN treaty to protect older persons - Reuters
As life expectancy rises, talks start on a UN treaty to protect older persons Reuters
July 17, 2026Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
July 16, 2026England to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s from next year - Reuters
England to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s from next year Reuters
July 16, 2026Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
July 10, 2026US military requires flu vaccine for some after outbreak in Texas training center - Reuters
US military requires flu vaccine for some after outbreak in Texas training center Reuters
June 24, 2026Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."
June 22, 2026Big pharma taps UK playbook to pressure European capitals on drug prices - Reuters
Big pharma taps UK playbook to pressure European capitals on drug prices Reuters
June 17, 2026Trump said RFK Jr could run 'wild' with health policy. Instead he's reined him in
Some MAHA voters are frustrated with Kennedy's concessions on key issues, as he pivots away from vaccines.
April 25, 2026Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments - Reuters
Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments Reuters
April 18, 2026Trump picks Erica Schwartz as next head of CDC
The CDC had gone months without a permanent director after the last leader was ousted.
April 16, 2026Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines
During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
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Trump nominates aide Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration
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Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
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Trump picks Erica Schwartz as next head of CDC
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RFK Jr. rewrites CDC panel’s charter, opening door to anti-vaccine quacks
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