Health

• HHS to cut 10,000 jobs, consolidate departments

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 19

  Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major overhaul Thursday that will eliminate 10,000 full-time employees from...

• Vaccines group Gavi says U.S. has not confirmed it will end funding

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 16

  The head of leading vaccines group Gavi alliance said Thursday it has not received confirmation from the U.S. government that it might be losing...

• States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 17

  Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country, where lawmakers...

• RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement is already changing how America eats

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 12

  Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his drive to "Make America Healthy Again" are already chalking up some early wins.

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• Former England U21 soccer coach Aidy Boothroyd reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 18

  Former England Under-21 coach Aidy Boothroyd revealed Wednesday he was diagnosed with Parkinson's three years ago.

• Renewable energy jumps to new high, powered by China solar boom

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 20

  Installation of renewable energy worldwide hit a record high last year, with 92.5% of all new electricity brought online coming from the sun, wind...

• Debate over the abortion pill mifepristone resurfaces after Makary is confirmed to head the FDA

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 17

  Many Americans wonder whether the pill used in most U.S. abortions will be restricted under the new Republican administration in Washington.

• Bucks say Damian Lillard has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 9

  Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard likely will be sidelined indefinitely, with the team announcing Tuesday night that he has deep vein thrombosis...

• Measles cases hit 370 total in Texas and New Mexico, and Kansas has an outbreak

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 12

  The measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico have surpassed a combined 370 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related...

• 5 high-level CDC officials are leaving in the latest turmoil for the public health agency

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 12

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was rocked by five high-level departures on Tuesday in the latest turmoil for the nation's top...

• Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 16

  Pope Francis' medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive course...

• Gaza's child amputees struggle with recovery, especially after Israel's cutoff of aid

  2 weeks ago Health Washington Times - Health 11

  Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking for the first time on a prosthetic leg at a clinic in Gaza...