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Nonmainstream doctors and health leaders are wielding serious muscle in shaping the incoming administration’s health policies and challenging prevailing thinking on public health, disease prevention and chronic illness.

Dr. Mandy Cohen is urging the next administration to maintain its focus and funding to keep Americans safe from emerging health threats.

Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary is his choice for the FDA and Dr. Janette Nesheiwat is in line to be the next surgeon general. Dr. Dave Weldon of Florida is slated to run the CDC.

Research has generally shown that fluoridated water at recommended levels is safe. But many experts and a judge say more research is needed to better understand whether and when risks kick in.

There were alarming increases in past years due to declining condom use, inadequate sex education, and reduced testing and treatment when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

The first new guidelines in 10 years from the American Stroke Association for people and doctors reflect a better understanding of who gets strokes and why, along with new drugs that can help reduce risk.

Farmworkers in close contact with infected animals should be tested even if they show no symptoms, according to new guidance issued after eight workers tested positive in Michigan and Colorado.

While not perfect, vaccinations are the best bet for avoiding a bad case of flu or COVID-19 this fall and winter. The CDC recommends these vaccinations for ages 6 months and older.

The CDC released more information about recent suicide trends. It's the nation’s 11th leading cause of death overall. But it's the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 14 and 20 to 34.

A memo notes the new mRNA shot doesn't target the current dominant variant. A USF epidemiologist says it will still be effective but suggests first deciding whether you need the booster.