Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
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Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
The new dietary recommendations are a part of President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that the aluminum ingredients in vaccines cause a variety of harmful reactions, from allergies to autism. Scientists say that's wrong and warn of risks if they're removed.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
"People don't realize how much these clinics hold together the local health system until they're gone," said the head of Maine Family Planning clinics.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has floated the idea of adding autism to the list of conditions covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. What would that mean?
As President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raise concerns about autism and the use of Tylenol by pregnant women, here's what medical research shows.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
Deputy HHS secretary Jim O'Neill is also serving as acting CDC director as RFK Jr.'s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel prepares for its first meeting.
Dr. Debra Houry, the CDC's Chief Science and Medical Officer, and Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who led the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, stepped down hours after the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez.
The Jewish Community Center in Denver is working to help families in need by providing gently used baby items and essential supplies.
On Sunday, storms brought dangerous flash flooding to the area around the Aspen Acres burn scar.
Flooding from thunderstorms hit the Expo Park neighborhood in Aurora hard on Saturday evening, affecting nearby schools, parking structures and homes.
The Cherry Creek School District is temporarily closing an elementary school and a high school in Aurora due to flooding that took place over the weekend.
Following a day-long manhunt, authorities have taken a suspect into custody who they believe is responsible for a fatal stabbing in the northern Denver metro area.
The Jewish Community Center in Denver is working to help families in need by providing gently used baby items and essential supplies.
On Sunday, storms brought dangerous flash flooding to the area around the Aspen Acres burn scar.
Flooding from thunderstorms hit the Expo Park neighborhood in Aurora hard on Saturday evening, affecting nearby schools, parking structures and homes.
The Cherry Creek School District is temporarily closing an elementary school and a high school in Aurora due to flooding that took place over the weekend.
Following a day-long manhunt, authorities have taken a suspect into custody who they believe is responsible for a fatal stabbing in the northern Denver metro area.
Johnson came to Colorado to fundraise for Evans in his reelection bid. See Political Reporter Shaun Boyd's interview with Johnson and Evans.
Human-bear conflicts have been on the rise, and a new law is giving wildlife officials stronger tools to protect the public and the animals. As the drought drives more bears into neighborhoods, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning that residents caught feeding them will face steep fines.
On Sunday, storms brought dangerous flash flooding to the area around the Aspen Acres burn scar. According to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, a Beulah man was swept away in fast-moving flood waters on Sunday afternoon.
The Jewish Community Center in Denver is working to help families in need by providing gently used baby items and essential supplies. Sunday marked the grand opening of the center's Baby Closet, which offers resources such as diapers, wipes, newborn clothing, baby gear and postpartum supplies.
Earlier this week, city officials in Golden, Colorado, fired the city manager and fire chief as investigations continue into a reported racist incident at a local fire station. Now, former Fire Chief Kasey Beal is pushing back against the city's decision.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Wednesday's meeting was the third community meeting for the La Alma Lincoln Park community since the Denver Broncos' leadership announced their plans to build the new Broncos stadium in the former railyard.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The Denver Broncos CEO said he hopes to open the new stadium at Burnham Yard in time for the 2031 NFL season- just five years from now.
As the baseball world watched last weekend while women took the field in a female professional league for the first time in decades, teen baseball players across Colorado saw a future.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
With magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.4, two earthquakes struck different parts of Indonesia on the same day. Authorities have since recorded at least 995 aftershocks.
An air traffic controller's quick thinking helped avert a dangerous situation when two jets, one landing in Phoenix and the other simultaneously taking off, shared the same flight number and radio frequency.
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Speaker of the U.S. House Mike Johnson was in Colorado fundraising for two Republican congressmen: Rep. Gabe Evans of the state's 8th Congressional District and Rep. Jeff Crank of the 5th Congressional District.
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
The records involve consulting work, paid for with $25,000 in public funds, and CBS Colorado learned that the report may have been destroyed.
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
Colorado doctors will still be recommending the long-standing American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.
Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.
A Cargill employee said she and others are concerned about the future of contract negotiations, and many believe they are stuck in the middle between the company and the union.
For decades, free street parking has been part of the experience in Fort Collins' Old Town shopping district. However, street parking was being considered for a new paid model. But this week, city leaders decided to pump the brakes.
Colorado's wildfire fight is increasingly beginning from the air -- sometimes before a fire is even visible to the naked eye.
Some Coloradans who signed over their state tax credit for a free e-bike finally got their delivery.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Colorado's Supermax prison, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in southern Colorado before holding a private meeting with U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans and Hispanic faith leaders.
An accident that sent two passengers tumbling from a chairlift at Vail was caused by components that were improperly installed when the lift was built nearly two decades ago, according to a state investigation.
For the first time, court photos show the inside of a Commerce City home where authorities found three children, 31 dogs, two cats and two guinea pigs living last fall.