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1 year of RFK Jr.: How his MAHA agenda has reshaped US public health
February 14, 2026·1 min read

1 year of RFK Jr.: How his MAHA agenda has reshaped US public health

Health Care News – Read More Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first year in office has upended decades of public health…

In farm bill, GOP takes another swing at pesticide protections loathed by MAHA
February 14, 2026·1 min read

In farm bill, GOP takes another swing at pesticide protections loathed by MAHA

Health Care News – Read More Republicans are using the farm bill to take another swing at passing legislation to protect pesticides, something sure to anger their…

Judge blocks planned Trump administration health cuts to Democratic states
February 14, 2026·1 min read

Judge blocks planned Trump administration health cuts to Democratic states

Health Care News – Read More The Trump administration cannot proceed with plans to rescind $602 million in public health grants from four Democratic-led states, a…

HHS shaking up top personnel to push Trump, MAHA priorities ahead of midterms
February 14, 2026·1 min read

HHS shaking up top personnel to push Trump, MAHA priorities ahead of midterms

Health Care News – Read More Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday announced a reshuffling of top staffers in his…

Dozens of Democrats call for removal of newly appointed OB-GYNs from vaccine advisory panel
February 13, 2026·1 min read

Dozens of Democrats call for removal of newly appointed OB-GYNs from vaccine advisory panel

Health Care News – Read More Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are calling for the removal of two OB-GYNs who were recently appointed to the nation’s top…

Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome cases surge in Virginia: What is it?
February 13, 2026·1 min read

Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome cases surge in Virginia: What is it?

Health Care News – Read More Some have started to describe a combination of CHS’s symptoms as “scromiting.” 

Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recovery
February 13, 2026·6 min read

Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recovery

Health – The Conversation – Read More Addiction treatment after detoxification may include techniques such as counseling, group therapy and medication. seksan Mongkhonkhamsao via Getty Images…

More than 50 conservative leaders sign letter against Trump drug pricing policy codification
February 13, 2026·1 min read

More than 50 conservative leaders sign letter against Trump drug pricing policy codification

Health Care News – Read More A coalition of more than 50 leaders of conservative and free-market organizations signed a letter to members of Congress on…

US issues travel advisory for these islands amid virus outbreak
February 13, 2026·1 min read

US issues travel advisory for these islands amid virus outbreak

Health Care News – Read More The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new travel advisory for an archipelago of islands amid an…

GLP-1 drugs may cause scurvy in patients
February 13, 2026·1 min read

GLP-1 drugs may cause scurvy in patients

Health Care News – Read More One researcher found patients on the weight loss drugs may not be getting enough essential vitamins and nutrients.