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Health & Wellness September 5, 2025

RFK Jr. battles with Warnock, other members of US Senate panel over vaccines, removal of CDC director

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 4, 2025 WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. …

Health & Wellness September 5, 2025

How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child

by Megan Donelson, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Make America Healthy Again movement has generated a lot of discussion about public…

Health & Wellness September 4, 2025

Changes at NIH Give Political Appointees Greater Power To Fund or Block Research

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen September 3, 2025 The Trump administration has given notice that political appointees, rather than…

Health & Wellness September 4, 2025

At CDC, Worries Mount That Agency Has Taken Anti-Science Turn

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour September 3, 2025 Public health and access to lifesaving vaccines are on the line…

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Health & Wellness September 4, 2025

How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims

by Deborah Fuller, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Sept. 4, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is…

Health & Wellness September 2, 2025

Senior CDC Officials Resign After Monarez’s Ouster, Citing Concerns Over Scientific Independence

This article by Céline Gounder first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Céline Gounder August 29, 2025 Four senior officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Health & Wellness September 1, 2025

New Covid shots arriving in pharmacies. Why you may need a prescription – for now

This article by Rebecca Grapevine first appeared in Healthbeat, republished with permission. Rebecca Grapevine, Healthbeat Aug 29, 2025 at 6:04pm EDT Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free…

Health & Wellness September 1, 2025

‘I hope this is a tipping point’: 3 CDC leaders walk out over RFK Jr. policies

This article by Rebecca Grapevine first appeared in Healthbeat, republished with permission. Rebecca Grapevine, Healthbeat Aug 28, 2025 at 7:45pm EDT Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free…

Food Safety August 31, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 22 to August 28

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Health & Wellness August 28, 2025

As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered.

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen August 25, 2025 As measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration’s…

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RFK Jr. battles with Warnock, other members of US Senate panel over vaccines, removal of CDC director

How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child

Changes at NIH Give Political Appointees Greater Power To Fund or Block Research

At CDC, Worries Mount That Agency Has Taken Anti-Science Turn

How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims

Senior CDC Officials Resign After Monarez’s Ouster, Citing Concerns Over Scientific Independence

New Covid shots arriving in pharmacies. Why you may need a prescription – for now

‘I hope this is a tipping point’: 3 CDC leaders walk out over RFK Jr. policies

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 22 to August 28

As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered.