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Supreme Court turns away online censorship claim by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine group against Meta

The justices rejected Children's Health Defense's case against Meta Platforms for restricting the anti-vaccine group's posts.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  listens during a hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  listens during a hearing

How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

The best approach is to minimize tick exposure altogether.
Infected female deer tick on hairy human skin.
Infected female deer tick on hairy human skin.
4d ago

OUT Health and Wellness

OUT Health and Wellness

By maintaining Obamacare pillar, Supreme Court hands win to HIV advocates

But the court has raised concerns by asserting that the health and human services secretary holds authority over a task force that has mandated insurance coverage for HIV-prevention drugs.
Daily Antiretroviral Pill.
Daily Antiretroviral Pill.
4d ago

Measles Outbreak

Measles Outbreak

Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.

More than 1,200 cases have been confirmed in the U.S. so far this year. NBC News is updating case totals every week.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.

Anti-vaccine activist presents data to RFK Jr.'s reshaped CDC advisory panel

The meeting included a discussion of thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative and longtime target of the anti-vaccine world. It was removed from nearly all U.S. vaccines in 2001.
RFK Jr.'s New CDC Panel To Review Childhood Vaccine Schedule
RFK Jr.'s New CDC Panel To Review Childhood Vaccine Schedule

RFK Jr.-appointed CDC vaccine panel says it will scrutinize the childhood vaccine schedule

The health secretary fired all of the members of the esteemed panel this month, replacing them with his own picks, including vaccine skeptics.
Large Scale Layoffs Begin At Center For Disease Control In Atlanta
Large Scale Layoffs Begin At Center For Disease Control In Atlanta
6d ago

Rural communities brace for Medicaid cuts in Republicans' big bill

Health care providers, physicians, hospital associations and even some GOP lawmakers are sounding the alarm on the impact of the legislation.
Cierra Matthews, Will Matthews and Walker Matthews.
Cierra Matthews, Will Matthews and Walker Matthews.

Nestlé says it will remove artificial dyes from U.S. foods by 2026

It’s the latest of many big food companies that have made similar pledges, boosted by government scrutiny of artificial colors.
Nestle headquarters.
Nestle headquarters.

RFK Jr. and vaccines loom over Senate confirmation hearing for CDC director

Senators pressed nominee Susan Monarez on vaccines, fired CDC workers and whether she would stand up to the health secretary.
Image: Dr. Susan Monarez Testifies In Nomination Hearing To Be CDC Director
Image: Dr. Susan Monarez Testifies In Nomination Hearing To Be CDC Director

Hundreds of international doctors due to start medical residencies are in visa limbo

Many overseas doctors who were due to start residencies in July can't get to their programs because of a holdup with J-1 visa appointments.
Covid Strains Hospitals In U.S. South, Echoing Pandemic Peak
Covid Strains Hospitals In U.S. South, Echoing Pandemic Peak

5 takeaways from health insurers' new pledge to improve prior authorization

Trump administration officials applauded the insurance industry for its willingness to change. However, they acknowledged limitations of the agreement.
Image: Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Mehmet Oz, right, listens to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak
Image: Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Mehmet Oz, right, listens to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak

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