The Department of Health and Human Services faced a long series of hearings in the Senate and House this week. The main point for lawmakers was how to cut more than a dozen percent of the agency’s budget while still keeping services available. The head of the department said the cuts were painful
In a year marked by turmoil, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention saw its reputation crumble after a shooting at its headquarters, rapid leadership changes, and widespread criticism. The Trump administration needed a steady hand to restore confidence. The White House set one clear require
In Idaho, a pediatrician once saw half of the newborns he examined not receive the standard vitamin K injection that stops dangerous bleeding. On another day, more than a quarter were left out of the shot because their parents refused it. This pattern is spreading across the U. S. , with a 2017‑2024
A recent survey shows that only 60 % of Americans now trust the government’s advice on childhood vaccines, down from 71 % last June. The change follows a new schedule introduced in January by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , which cut the number of universally recommended vaccines from about
The county that once celebrated its low crime rate now faces a silent threat. Measles, a disease thought gone from the U. S. , has returned with nearly a thousand confirmed cases. The cause is clear: fewer children are receiving vaccines, and the protective shield around schools has weakened.
A nurse practitioner in a small Kentucky clinic meets an eleven‑day‑old baby named Asher. While checking his basic health, she asks the parents if they have considered a shot that could keep him safe from a common lung infection. They say no, and the doctor respects their decision. The parents had
The story begins in 1957, when a young doctor named Stanley Plotkin was on his first night as a pediatric intern. A frantic father brought in a 3‑year‑old who could barely breathe, and before the doctor could even look at him, the boy died. The culprit was Haemophilus influenzae type b, a bacteria t
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer and 38‑year‑old author, presented her plan to shift the focus from treating illnesses after they appear to tackling the underlying causes of chronic disease. She told a Senate health committee in Washington that people feel “angry, exhausted and hurting. ” S
Vaccines are not just about health; they are a matter of national security. This is the strong message from a top global health leader. He warns that growing anti-vaccine feelings around the world could make it harder to fight future pandemics. The leader is Richard Hatchett. He heads the Coalition
A recent court decision has put a halt to the Trump administration's plan to cut funding for a major pediatric group. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was set to lose nearly $12 million in grants, but a federal judge intervened. The judge found that the U. S. Department of Health and Human S
