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20 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Scientists Deploy Merck's Ebola Vaccine in DRC Amid Outbreak · Scientists deploy Merck's Ervebo vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to combat an expanding Ebola outbreak.
- Focal Prostate Therapy Divides Doctors Amid New Survival Data · New data shows low mortality for focal prostate therapy, but guidelines still label it experimental due to lack of randomized trials.
- Trump Administration Nominates Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner · The Trump administration nominated Heidi Overton to lead the FDA after the acting commissioner declined the permanent role.
- Federal Courts Split on Gender-Affirming Care Requests and Rules · US courts issued contrasting rulings on DOJ requests for transgender patient records and ACA coverage rules.
- Expert Proposes Reclassifying Muscle Dysmorphia as Eating Disorder · Jason Nagata argues that reclassifying muscle dysmorphia in the DSM would improve care for men.
- Experts Warn Against Protein Restriction for Older Adults · Nutrition experts caution that reducing protein intake may harm older adults and increase health risks.
- New CDC Director Vows to Challenge Health Secretary on Independence · Erica Schwartz told CDC staff she is prepared to disagree with administration leaders including Health Secretary RFK Jr.
- American Cancer Society Closes Alcohol Fundraiser Over Conflict of Interest · The American Cancer Society canceled its annual wine and spirits gala due to mission alignment concerns.
- Chinese Gene Therapy Trial Deaths Spark Regulatory Scrutiny · Experts debate the safety and scientific validity of Chinese investigator-initiated gene therapy trials following recent patient deaths.
- Unvaccinated Immunologist Elisabeth Marnik Now Advocates for Vaccine Empathy · Elisabeth Marnik, now a PhD immunologist, shares her journey from anti-vaccine upbringing to leading science advocacy with empathy.
- Accrediting Body Weighs Removing Racism Language from Public Health Standards Amid Political Pressure · The Council on Education for Public Health is considering removing explicit references to racism from its curriculum standards due to political pressure.
- Physicians Committee Sues Trump Admin Over Dietary Guidelines Process · A nonprofit physician group sued the Trump administration for allegedly violating federal law in rewriting dietary guidelines.
- Former NIAID Adviser David Morens Pleads Guilty to FOIA Conspiracy · David Morens, a former senior adviser to Anthony Fauci, pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the government by concealing records.
- Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions Rise Despite Stable Coverage · CDC data shows kindergarten vaccine exemptions increased to 4.2% last year despite slight drops in overall coverage.
- Enveda Announces Phase 1 Results for Oral Drug Mimicking Exercise Effects · Enveda released early Phase 1 data for an oral compound designed to mimic exercise benefits while aiding weight maintenance.
- PepsiCo Doritos Ads Claim Farm-to-Table Origins Amid Health Criticism · New Doritos marketing implies farm-to-table sourcing despite the product being ultra-processed.
- Trump Administration Advances Health Care Restrictions Amid Industry Pushback · The Trump administration enacted new vaccine rules, banned gender-affirming care for minors, and restricted private equity in health care.
- IRS Investigates UnitedHealth for Tax Avoidance via Foreign Subsidiary · The IRS is investigating UnitedHealth Group for underpaying taxes by funneling profits through a foreign subsidiary.
- RFK Jr. Shifts from Vaccine Orders to Addiction Criticism in One Week · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved from signing a childhood vaccine executive order with President Trump to criticizing homelessness and addiction in California.
- New CMS Rule Bans Federal Funding for Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care · The Trump administration finalized a rule barring federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for minors, facing anticipated legal challenges.