Thursday

04-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Health Care

‘We love you!’: The MAGA base gives RFK Jr. a rousing welcome

The health secretary, a member of America’s most famous Democratic family, told the audience at CPAC that his father and uncle would have endorsed Trump’s decisions on Iran and...

Democrats hope GOP health care cuts will put Alaska, and the Senate, in play

Republican Dan Sullivan lost a bid to stave off Medicaid cuts last year and is now facing a barrage of critical ads. Republican Dan Sullivan lost a bid to...

Kennedy’s latest MAHA-approved plan could supercharge peptide boom

He indicated that the FDA will soon widen access to the small proteins, which biohackers tout as therapies for a range of ills He indicated that the FDA will...

RFK Jr. went too far with comments about gender care for minors, judge rules

The ruling in a lawsuit brought by a group of states deals another setback to the Trump administration in its efforts to restrict the treatments. The ruling in a...

Federal judge puts RFK Jr.’s new vaccine schedule, advisers on ice

As a result of the ruling, HHS has postponed a planned meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices this week. As a result of the ruling, HHS has...

The Trump health policy both parties are bullish on

Blue and red states are embracing a policy finalized during Trump's first term that encourages Obamacare sign-ups. Blue and red states are embracing a policy finalized during Trump's first...

Birth control clinics rush to reapply for funding after receiving new Trump admin guidance

Current grants run out on April 1. Current grants run out on April 1. ​Health Care

RFK Jr.’s department is revealing its thoughts about women’s health

A conference in Washington this week showcases mainstream and alternative health practices, a teen beauty queen and scientists. A conference in Washington this week showcases mainstream and alternative health...

‘Damaging and punishing’: Birth control clinics serving millions face federal funding cliff

Clinics are pleading with Congress and HHS for answers amid “radio silence” about the imminent expiration of Title X funding. Clinics are pleading with Congress and HHS for answers...

FDA backs away from RFK Jr.’s claims about drug’s promise for autism patients

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said in September he was changing leucovorin’s label because it could help “hundreds of thousands” of children with the neurological condition. Food...