President Donald Trump has selected Dr. Heidi Overton, a senior White House domestic policy adviser and physician, to lead the Food and Drug Administration as the agency confronts battles over vaccines, drug prices, food additives, and abortion medication. Trump announced the nomination
President Donald Trump has selected Dr. Heidi Overton, a senior White House domestic policy adviser and physician, to lead the Food and Drug Administration as the agency confronts battles over vaccines, drug prices, food additives, and abortion medication. Trump announced the nomination
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order Monday that seeks to give American families more control over childhood vaccination decisions while reshaping the federal government’s approach to vaccine recommendations, research and school-entry requirements. The order, titled “Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine
Newly surfaced video reportedly shows Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) being transported by ambulance following a medical emergency at his Washington, D.C., home last month, offering the first public glimpse of the incident that led to his hospitalization. The footage, first reported by
President Trump announced Monday that his administration is dramatically expanding its TrumpRx prescription drug platform, adding more than 600 generic medications while receiving an unexpected endorsement from billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban. The expansion increases the number of available drugs by nearly sevenfold
President Donald Trump will have his annual medical checkup at a hospital near Washington on May 26, the White House said Monday night. The oldest person ever inaugurated as President, Trump turns 80 in June. Later this week, Trump plans to travel
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he is nominating Dr. Nicole Saphier to serve as the next U.S. Surgeon General, replacing his previous pick after growing opposition in the Senate. “I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Dr. Nicole
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has taken a significant step toward easing federal marijuana restrictions, reclassifying medical cannabis as a lower-risk drug and opening the door to expanded research and broader access for patients. In an order signed by Acting Attorney General
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to speed up the review of certain psychedelic substances as potential treatments for mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The order sets aside $50
President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general in his first administration, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), marking his latest effort to stabilize leadership at the agency after months of turnover.
President Donald Trump indicated late Sunday that he may withdraw his nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General, following mounting criticism of her qualifications. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump signaled uncertainty about Means’s prospects and suggested he is considering
