Inside RFK Jr.'s push for peptides
Adam Yamaguchi takes a closer look at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push for pharmacies to produce non-FDA approved peptides.
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Doctor on controversial peptide sales
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took steps on Wednesday that could expand access to some unapproved drugs called peptides, which are being promoted for wellness. But there's not much evidence that they are safe and effective. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
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Doctor debunks anti-vaccine claims
Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. headlined a conference for an organization he once led that has questioned vaccine safety. Dr. Céline Gounder has more on vaccine safety.
Organ collection nonprofit shut down
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Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
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Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
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Former FDA commissioner on cyclospora outbreak
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday the outbreak of a severe intestinal illness is under control, adding the source has been identified. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf joins to assess the federal government's response.
Ex-CDC official: "Pure chaos" at HHS
Dr. Debra Houry, who served as chief medical officer at the CDC before leaving the agency in protest after then CDC director Susan Monarez was fired last year, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there was "pure chaos" when HHS Director Robert F. Kennedy took over, and she warned that the "scientific integrity" of federal health agencies are at risk.
Dr. Debra Houry on resigning from CDC
In a CBS News exclusive, "Face the Nation" moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke with former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired then-CDC Director Susan Monarez. Brennan joins "The Takeout" to unpack the interview.
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
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.
Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
U.S. health officials give hantavirus update
Health officials in Nevada spoke to reporters on Monday after American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrived at the state's quarantine unit. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss after the news conference.
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
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."
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Face the Nation: Hochstein, Adams, Holder
Missed the second half of the show? Chris Livesay reports from Pope Leo's trip to Africa, plus Biden administration senior energy adviser Amos Hochstein, former Surgeon General Jerome Adams and former Attorney General Eric Holder join.
Ex-Surgeon General on CDC director nominee
Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as Surgeon General in the first Trump administration, praised the new nominee to head the CDC, Dr. Erica Schwartz, but warned that she will be "under real threat to follow ideology over evidence in what is a vaccine-skeptical HHS."
Congresswoman tells RFK Jr. he should resign
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens told Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that he "should be ashamed" and should resign as the secretary of Health and Human Services or Congress should remove him. Stevens cited Kennedy's policies, including his stance of vaccines, as the reason.
Judge blocks RFK Jr. child vaccine changes
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from limiting the number of vaccines recommended for children. Medical societies challenged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s order to drop six vaccines from the list of shots that children should have. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what it means and what could happen next.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
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.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
Surgeon general nominee defends credentials
Casey Means, President Trump's pick for surgeon general, gave her opening statement at her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. She defended her credentials and praised the Trump administration for its focus on addressing chronic disease issues.
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