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RFK Jr.’s Plans to Change Childhood Vaccines

The United States is undergoing significant changes in public health policy under the Trump administration. After Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…

About the Governors Public Health Alliance

On October 15, 2025, fifteen governors announced the Governors Public Health Alliance, a coalition designed to coordinate public health policy…

Trump Administration Considers Delaying Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns

A federal advisory panel reviewed whether to delay the Hepatitis B vaccine that has been given to American newborns for…

RFK Jr. Tylenol-Autism Report: What the Science Shows

A leaked government report suggesting links between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism sent shockwaves through Wall Street and the…

2025 Vaccine Guide: How Doctors Respond to Changing Guidance from RFK Jr.’s CDC

American families face confusion this vaccine season as federal health agencies offer guidance that sharply conflicts with recommendations from leading…

The Fight Over Your Gas Stove: A Real Look at Health, Climate, and Regulation

Your kitchen stove has become an unlikely symbol in America's culture wars. What started as a scientific discussion about indoor…

Environmental Deregulation: Economic Growth vs. Public Health Protection

The story of environmental policy in the United States reveals persistent tension between protecting the nation's air, water, and natural…

Addressing Stigma: Why Words Matter in America’s Opioid Crisis

America faces a public health emergency of unprecedented scale: the opioid overdose crisis. While synthetic opioids like fentanyl are often…