Press review · Wednesday, 6 August 2025
06 August 2025
1,174 articles: 08 May 2025 – 26 October 2026
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nbcnews.com
FDA quietly approved a generic abortion pill ahead of shutdown
The approval of a generic for the medication mifepristone comes less than two weeks after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged that the agency would review the drug’s safety.
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theatlantic.com
The Next Industry to Bow to Trump
Pfizer is granting the president’s long-standing demands. Other drug companies could soon follow suit.
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npr.org
What Mississippi's infant mortality crisis says about the risks of Medicaid cuts
Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts coming, experts fear the crisis may worsen in other states.
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haaretz.com
Hamas Health Ministry data shows sharp decline in deaths due to malnutrition in Gaza
According to the Gaza Health Ministry, Only One Person Has Died From Hunger in the Past Ten Days, as Opposed to Several Each Day. Data Also Shows a Sharp Drop in Food Prices Across the Strip. Aid Workers in Gaza Also Say the Rate of Palestinians Leaving Gaza City Has Slowed
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nbcnews.com
WIC food assistance program for moms and children could run out of funds if shutdown lasts
The federal program was due for an influx of funds Wednesday. Now, it may only have enough money to continue normal operations for a week or two.
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nbcnews.com
What the shutdown means for Medicare, Medicaid and other health programs
Core programs will keep running because their funding is built into law. But a popular Medicare benefit has already ended, and local health centers may be at risk unless Congress acts soon.
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usatoday.com
Millions of seniors could lose access to telehealth and in-home care during shutdown
Benefits that allowed millions of Medicare recipients access to telehealth and in-home acute care expired on Sept. 30.
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abcnews.go.com
How Hegseth's newly proposed military fitness standards compare to existing tests
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that there would be new, strict fitness standards enforced on the U.S. military.
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today.com
How Long Should a Healthy Poop Take? GI Doctor Reveals the Answer
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, experts warn that spending too long in the bathroom can be a sign of underlying issues.
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npr.org
President announces TrumpRx website for drugs, and pricing deal with Pfizer
The Trump administration says it is making deals with drug companies to lower prices U.S. consumers pay for medicines. But key details are missing on how the initiative would work.
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tomsguide.com
The most versatile Patagonia jacket I own is 51% off — and I’m seriously tempted to buy another
This deal is sure to disappear quicker than Houdini from a straitjacket
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lemonde.fr
Trump and Pfizer announce agreement to lower the price of certain drugs
The White House also said on Tuesday it would unveil a website – called TrumpRx – that would allow consumers to directly purchase some medications at discounted rates.
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nbcnews.com
Trump to announce deal with Pfizer to lower drug prices
The deal is part of Trump's broader effort to tie the amount the government pays for certain drugs to the prices paid overseas.
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npr.org
Lawsuits against Tylenol's maker get a boost after Trump's comments
A law firm appealing a stalled case against Tylenol's maker, Kenvue, says people are calling to join the suit, alleging the painkiller caused autism in children whose mothers took it during pregnancy.
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nbcnews.com
Before Trump touted the drug leucovorin for autism, these families had already tried it
Some parents have reported positive changes in their kids after giving them the drug, but experts remain concerned about a lack of strong evidence.
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tomsguide.com
I put the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Forerunner 970 to the 10,000 steps challenge — here's which came out on top
I tested which watch was more accurate
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tomsguide.com
Garmin Venu 3 vs Garmin Venu 4 — biggest upgrades explained
Should you upgrade to Garmin’s latest smartwatch?
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nbcnews.com
5 questions experts have about Trump's pharma tariffs
Whether people pay more for weight loss drugs and other medications may hinge on how lenient Trump is with exemptions.
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nbcnews.com
More kids are severely ill or dying from the flu, CDC reports
As fewer children get their flu shots, cases of a rare, severe complication are rising. Last season, the U.S. experienced the highest number of pediatric flu deaths in 15 years.
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npr.org
Leucovorin for autism? Many scientists — and parents — are skeptical
President Trump says an old drug that acts like a vitamin can reduce autism symptoms in many children. The science doesn't support that claim.
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RFK Jr. launches FDA review of abortion pill
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Republican states this week that the FDA would conduct a new review of abortion pills.
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Preliminary but promising gene therapy shows 75% reduction in Huntington's disease progression
A one-time experimental treatment shows unprecedented success in slowing Huntington's disease, according to UCL researchers. FDA review expected in 2026.
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pbs.org
What to know about leucovorin, unproven autism drug touted by Trump
When President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would repurpose an old, generic drug as a new treatment for autism, it came as a surprise to many experts — including the physician who suggested the idea to the nation’s top health officials.
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nbcnews.com
‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in the U.S.
It’s likely many people are unrecognized carriers of the drug-resistant bacteria, which could lead to community spread, CDC scientists said.
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startribune.com
Walz calls out Trump for rising health insurance costs
Expiring tax credits could result in thousands of Minnesotans paying more for their health coverage.
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nbcnews.com
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism? Here's what research shows
The medication, also referred to as folinic acid, is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 that requires a prescription.
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thetimes.com
Vaccine sceptic, conspiracist, ‘liar’: it’s Robert F Kennedy Jr
The US president once called RFK Jr the ‘dumbest’ member of the Kennedy clan. Then he chose him to lead America’s health agenda. By Damian Whitworth
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CDC report says 'nightmare bacteria' cases are increasing in U.S.
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” have been increasing dramatically.
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Fact-checking President Donald Trump's claims about autism
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'Highly concerning': Major medical groups react to Trump's claim that Tylenol is linked to autism
Major medical groups stated acetaminophen is safe for pregnant women to take and that no studies have found a direct cause and effect between use in pregnancy and autism.
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'Sick to my stomach': Trump distorts facts on autism, Tylenol and vaccines, scientists say
Scientists say that Trump distorted facts on vaccines, Tylenol and autism during a news conference in which he encouraged pregnant women not to take the drug.
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npr.org
When it comes to Tylenol, what are parents to do?
The science on Tylenol and autism isn't clear, despite President Trump's claims. Here's what parents need to know to make their own decisions about acetaminophen.
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'I'm giving my opinion': Trump deviates from scientific evidence, own FDA, in autism remarks
As Trump cautioned pregnant women about the possible links between Tylenol and autism in children, his remarks went beyond available scientific evidence and even the FDA.
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nbcnews.com
With RFK Jr. behind him, Trump pushes unproven link between Tylenol and autism
Acetaminophen has been used for decades in Tylenol and many other over-the-counter medications as a pain and fever reliever during pregnancy.
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What is leucovorin? Researchers mixed on Trump, RFK Jr.'s potential answer to autism
Trump administration officials are expected to discuss a medication called leucovorin as a potential treatment for autism.
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npr.org
The Trump administration is expected to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy
President Trump and HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are expected to tie autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and present a cancer drug as a possible treatment. There is little credible scientific evidence for either claim.
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How RFK Jr.’s hand-picked CDC advisory panel voted on COVID vaccines and more
The unpredictable meeting followed a full shakeup by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to rid the expert advisory panel of what he claims are the pharmaceutical industry’s corporate interests.
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tomsguide.com
I compared the Apple Watch's new Sleep Score to Oura Ring for a week — and the results are wild
When I grow up, I hope to sleep as well as Apple thinks I do
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nbcnews.com
In an unorthodox move, CDC vaccine advisers table a vote on hepatitis B
Some members said the panel's review omitted reports of side effects, but others in attendance pushed back.
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arstechnica.com
RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine panel realizes it has no idea what it’s doing, skips vote
With a lack of data and confusing language, the panel tabled the vote indefinitely.
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npr.org
'We are rookies': Day 2 of CDC vaccine meeting opens with a reversal and a surprise
RFK Jr.'s reshaped ACIP vaccine panel re-did a vote from yesterday on the MMRV vaccine and scrapped plans for another vote on the hepatitis B birth dose.
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nbcnews.com
CDC advisory panel recommends restricting access to the MMRV vaccine
The panel said the vaccine, which includes protection against chickenpox, shouldn’t be given to children under age 4 because of a small risk for febrile seizures in younger kids.
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6abc.com
Northeast states forming public health coalition after vaccine recommendation changes
Northeast states are banding together to create a public health coalition. It comes as a CDC advisory panel changes recommendations for childhood vaccines.
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foxnews.com
RFK Jr. announces 'historic crackdown' on 'broken' organ donation system
Trump administration announces organ procurement reforms with $25 million investment for living donors and new oversight measures for patient safety.
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npr.org
Their teenage sons died by suicide. Now, they are sounding an alarm about AI chatbots
Grieving parents and online safety advocates at a congressional hearing called for new laws to regulate AI companion apps to protect the mental health of minors.
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West Coast states issue joint vaccine guidelines in shift away from CDC
West Coast states issue unified vaccine recommendations, as California enacts a law to base the state immunization guidance on independent medical organizations.
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newsday.com
NYS advises broad COVID vaccinations, breaking from federal agencies
New York is now part of a Northeast Public Health Collaborative that will determine its own vaccine policies.
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northjersey.com
NJ, other Northeast states to develop vaccine policy in rebuke to RFK Jr.
New Jersey and other Northeast states will collaborate on public health issues — including vaccine policy — as turmoil engulfs US health agency
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wesa.fm
Amid CDC turmoil, Pennsylvania joins Northeastern states in regional public health coalition
Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed the commonwealth has joined other Northeastern states to develop public health guidelines independent of the federal government.
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npr.org
CDC's vaccine advisers meet this week. Here's how they could affect policy
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.