Trump Administration

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his agency will undertake a “massive testing and research effort” involving hundreds of scientists to determine the cause of autism.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. adds that he’s assembling a task force on fluoridation. Also, the EPA says it is reviewing “new scientific information” on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water.

The former heart surgeon and TV pitchman will be the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. His confirmation came in a party-line vote, 53-45.

Carter has never served in a government position. As a reporter, she has investigated border issues, nation security and crime, and been as a war correspondent in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Federal workers say they feel overwhelmed, have obtained or considered seeking psychiatric care and medication, and are anxious about paying their bills. And soon, their health insurance will run out.

Susan Monarez has been serving as the CDC’s acting director since January. The 50-year-old came from an outside federal agency, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.

Republicans’ moves to scale back Medicaid are leading to more misinformation about immigrants, especially Latinos, circulating on social media platforms.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, seeking confirmation as the next administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, says technology can be used to make care more efficient and expand its reach.

Most of the 80,000 workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under Health and Human Services were emailed the separation deal.

After a federal judge in Washington temporarily blocked the Trump administration from freezing federal grants and loans, many disability rights organizations wonder what's next.