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The Trump Administration Paused Federal Health Agency Communications — Here's Why That's Dangerous

The move impacts everything from major food recalls to vital public health warnings. Experts explain what that means for you and what scares them.

The New York Times · 1d

Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials

Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.

The Washington Post on MSN · 23h

Health researchers alarmed as Trump administration pauses travel, communications

The halt has frozen research grants, meetings and key health updates. “Everything is basically in chaos,” said one cancer researcher.

Trump pulls US from World Health Organization

Grist on MSN · 11h

As climate change supercharges disease, Trump pulls US from World Health Organization

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline As climate change supercharges disease, Trump pulls US from World Health Organization on Jan 24, 2025. As President Donald Trump’s health care agenda for a second term takes shape, it’s becoming clear that many Biden-era policies won’t make the cut.

EHN · 10h

Trump's exit from the World Health Organization raises concerns over global health leadership

Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization could weaken the agency’s ability to respond to health crises and increase China’s influence in global health.Dan Diamond and Lena H.

WBUR · 1d

Trump moves to pull U.S. out of World Health Organization.

The move has drawn criticism from much of the public health community and is seen as unhelpful in the global effort to eradicate many diseases.

Scientific American2h

Trump Abruptly Cancels Crucial Science Reviews at NIH, World’s Largest Public Funder of Biomedical Research

President Trump has placed an indefinite suspension on research grant reviews and travel at the National Institutes of Health ...

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HHS pause on external comms delaying upcoming health summits

Two planned events have been indefinitely postponed as a result of the Trump administration’s freeze on HHS-related mass ...

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Opponents of Kennedy's bid for top health post urge senators to reject him

More than 80 organizations planned to voice opposition on Friday to Robert F. Kennedy Jr's nomination to lead the top U.S.

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Bird flu isn't an immediate health threat in New York, but preparations have begun

As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily -- and making ...

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Trump Imposes Immediate Restrictions On National Institutes Of Health With "Devastating" Impact

The Trump administration continues its deluge of executive orders that directly affect science and research, just days after ...

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Insurers Failed to Comply With Mental Health Coverage Law, Department of Labor Report Finds

The probe found widespread noncompliance and violations of federal law in how health plans and insurers cover mental health ...

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How the Health Department Could Change Under Donald Trump

The Trump administration has promised an overhaul of various government agencies. What will happen to the Health Department?

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What does the health and human services secretary do?

The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being.

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Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits

Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of ...

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