Health Policies

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Why banning 8 food dyes is important in making America healthy again

The leadership shown by HHS in addressing this problem with clear guidelines and expectations provides much-needed clarity to all stakeholders, from those who make food products to families.

Mehmet Oz April 18

Dr. Oz young family member faints during Trump's remarks at White House swearing-in ceremony

A young girl collapsed near the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump spoke during a Friday swearing-in ceremony for former heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, who rushed over to assist the child.

Healthcare April 18

HHS probing hospital over firing of nurse who blew whistle on minors getting gender treatments

HHS is investigating a hospital after a nurse who sought a religious exemption to avoid administering puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to children was fired.

Media April 10

Bernie Sanders scolds CNN during town hall with Anderson Cooper for not talking healthcare

CNN's Anderson Cooper and Sen. Bernie Sanders went back and forth on Wednesday as the senator called out CNN and claimed they don't talk about healthcare.

MAHA April 5

Idaho Republicans rally behind Democratic colleague with cancer, shave their heads in solidarity

Republican legislators in Idaho went "beyond party lines" to support a Democratic colleague by shaving their heads in solidarity as she went through chemotherapy.

Woke Culture April 2

Prisoners have no 'constitutional right' to sex changes, red-state AG tells court in brief backing Trump

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is supporting President Donald Trump's legal battle to uphold his executive order prohibiting transgender treatments for federal inmates.

Trump's First 100 Days April 1

HHS downsizing begins amid RFK Jr. 'Make America Healthy Again' push: 'Win-win for taxpayers'

HHS undergoes mass layoffs beginning Tuesday after the department announced it would undergo major 'restructuring' to align with Trump's executive order.

Abortion March 26

Botched late-term abortion spurs lawsuit in blue-state court: 'Horrific'

An anonymous woman filed a medical negligence lawsuit against Dr. Keith Reisinger-Kindle after the Illinois abortionist allegedly failed to complete the two-day procedure.

Health March 25

Trump's pick to lead NIH, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, confirmed by Senate in party-line vote

The United States Senate gave its final stamp of approval for the nomination of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as the next NIH director Tuesday evening.

Politics March 24

DeSantis pushes Florida surgeon general for CDC director role

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis advocates for the Trump administration to tap state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director.

Health Policies March 19

Trump admin planning to consolidate HIV programs, slashing 'overhead' and DEI: official

The Trump administration plans to make cuts to similar HIV prevention programs run by HHS for cost savings, an administration official tells Fox News Digital.

Mehmet Oz March 14

Dr. Oz bats back Democratic attempts to paint him as a 'snake oil' salesman in Senate hearing

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, was slammed for promoting "snake oil remedies'" during a confirmation hearing Friday.

Mehmet Oz March 14

Dr Oz to face Senate grilling on Capitol Hill in bid to run Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, will face questions in front of the Senate Committee on Finance Friday, before they ultimately take a vote on whether to advance his confirmation.

Media March 11

Claire McCaskill hints Democrats could be responsible for a government shutdown

MSNBC analyst and former Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill said Monday that if there is a government shutdown, Democrats could be the culprits.

Opinion March 8

I’m a healthcare CEO who has fought medication middlemen. Then my daughter’s condition made it personal.

My 19-year-old daughter required a treatment prescribed by her doctor. Even with my professional expertise, her doctor and I spent hours fighting to get her medication approved.

Immigration March 3

Skyrocketing healthcare costs for illegal immigrants sparks border state outcry

State Senate Bill 1268 would make it state law to require those who are not in the country legally to mark it down on hospital forms.

Health February 28

Heart disease could be prevented with this one simple test

Getting a specific screening — the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score — can help detect early signs of heart disease. Experts share the benefits of the test and how people can obtain it.

Abortion February 26

Blue state's abortion-pill shield law harms women by depriving follow-up care, pro-life docs say

AAPLOG issued a warning to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul over a new law that "recklessly endangers" patients by shielding providers' identities who prescribe the abortion pill.

Health February 25

Trump signs executive order to make healthcare prices 'transparent'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order requiring agency actions to make healthcare prices "transparent" for consumers.

Health February 15

Woman with 5% chance of survival after ski accident makes 'miracle' recovery

A young British woman, age 23, was given just a 5% chance of survival after a life-threatening skiing accident — and shared the story of her “miracle" recovery.

MAHA February 14

RFK Jr.’s top health and wellness priorities as doctors share input

Following the Thursday confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of Health and Human Services, doctors weigh in on the new secretary’s plans to make America healthy again.

Politics February 13

Hospitals nationwide challenge Trump's executive order on transgender treatments for minors

Hospitals have reacted to President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to prevent transgender youth from receiving medical interventions for their gender dysphoria in a myriad of ways, including ending their practices altogether, ending some while keeping others and, in some cases, doing absolutely nothing.

Luigi Mangione February 10

Luigi Mangione accepts $300k from 'sick' donors cheering murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO: expert

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione has accepted nearly $300,000 in donations for his criminal defense from the December 4 Legal Committee.

Trade February 10

Here's how Trump's tariffs on China could impact drug pricing and other healthcare costs

While Trump's tariffs could have a broad impact on healthcare prices, it is likely they will not have the devastating result that some may be expecting, health policy and trade experts say.

Tech February 8

Huge healthcare data breach exposes over 1 million Americans' sensitive information

Community Health Center, a Connecticut-based healthcare provider, has disclosed a recent data breach affecting over 1 million people in the U.S.

Media February 6

California AG warns state hospitals, care providers not to stop providing transgender services to minors

California Attorney General Rob Bonta told Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to continue providing services to transgender minors despite President Trump’s executive order.

UFC February 6

UFC heavyweight champ enters the ring for healthcare reform with new price transparency partnership

Jones announced Thursday that he would be partnering with Power to the Patients to take on hospitals, pharmacy benefit managers, and insurance companies, which he says have "refuse[d]" to be transparent with their prices in order to rake in more profit.

VIDEO January 31

Public confidence in public health needs to be restored, Dr. Siegel says

Fox News senior medical analyst gives his take on how RFK Jr. handled criticism surrounding vaccines at his Senate confirmation hearings and the likelihood of his confirmation to run HHS.

Opinion January 30

Could RFK Jr be a disruptor and reformer at HHS?

RFK Jr's overarching philosophy regarding MAHA is sound. As a society, we weigh too much, are too sedentary and are exposed to too many chemicals.

VIDEO January 29

Big Food and Big Pharma will try to stop RFK Jr.: Dr. Marc Siegel

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the confirmation hearing for Trump Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on ‘America Reports.’