FDA scientists say evidence is insufficient to support compounding seven popular peptide therapies backed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. An advisory panel with some peptide-industry ties will review the products in July.
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Health officials in World Cup host cities are preparing for measles, heat illness, foodborne outbreaks and mosquito-borne diseases as millions of fans travel across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Local departments are expanding inspections and surveillance while federal and academic teams build tracking systems for potential outbreaks.
The USDA confirmed New World screwworm larvae in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, and established a quarantine zone around the site. Officials say the parasite has been spreading north through Mexico, where more than 26,000 cases have been identified.
Seventeen Americans evacuated from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship have arrived in Nebraska for monitoring, with two passengers showing signs of infection. The rare Andes strain involved is transmissible between humans, but officials stress the public risk remains low.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends a proposed 12% budget cut and vaccine policy changes amid sharp criticism from Democrats during House hearings. He addresses measles outbreaks, staffing changes, and announces reforms to federal health agencies.
Dr. Erica Schwartz, a former deputy U.S. surgeon general and Coast Guard rear admiral, is the leading candidate to become the next CDC director. The nomination requires former President Trump’s approval amid ongoing agency challenges and vaccine policy controversies.
The United States Supreme Court is set to deliberate on a pivotal case concerning the Affordable Care Act's provisions for preventive healthcare services, specifically focusing on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's role in recommending services that insurers must cover without charging patients. Originating from a federal appeals court ruling in New Orleans, the case challenges the classification and authority of the task force, with Christian employers and individuals arguing that the mandate to provide no-cost HIV prevention medication conflicts with their religious beliefs. The outcome could significantly impact the landscape of preventive healthcare coverage in the U.S., potentially altering the scope of services covered without patient cost-sharing and sparking broader discussions on healthcare policy and religious freedom.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated significant layoffs, aiming to reduce its workforce by 20,000 positions as part of the Trump administration's strategy to decrease government size. Notably, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will experience substantial cuts, losing around 873 staff members, which constitutes at least two-thirds of its workforce. This downsizing, overseen by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, will impact several key agencies, raising concerns about their ability to maintain public health and safety services.