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Are rising lower respiratory infection hospital admissions linked to dirty air?
As LRIs put pressure on health services, a Spanish-led study examines what role exposure to air pollution may playThe Covid crisis highlighted gaps in our understanding of the role that air pollution
Read MoreSenate Confirms Dr. Oz to Ovrsee Medicare and Medicaid
The TV celebrity doctor, a cardiothoracic surgeon, will take the reins at a time when the agency is facing cutbacks, especially for the poor, and scrutiny of its missions.
Read MoreSTAT+: Federal advisory panel on ethical, legal issues in human health research disbanded
A committee of experts that advises HHS on emerging ethical and legal issues in human health research has been disbanded, according to an email obtained by STAT.
Read MoreMehmet Oz confirmed by US Senate to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Former TV pitchman has close relationship with boss RFK Jr but regularly encourages Americans to get vaccinatedFormer heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr Mehmet Oz was confirmed on Thursday to lead the C
Read MoreSTAT+: Trump’s new drug policy mixes ‘harshest’ penalties for dealers and test strips for users
Exclusive: President Trump's drug policy takes an enforcement-first policy but also supports fentanyl test strips and addicition medications.
Read MoreFederal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states
A federal judge will temporarily block President Trump’s administration from cutting billions in federal dollars that support Covid-19 initiatives and public health projects throughout the country
Read MoreAI screening for opioid use disorder associated with fewer hospital readmissions
NIH-supported clinical trial shows AI tool as effective as healthcare providers in generating referrals to addiction specialists.
Read MoreSenate Confirms Dr. Oz to Lead CMS
(MedPage Today) -- By a vote of 53-45, the Senate confirmed Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, a cardiothoracic surgeon and TV personality, as the next administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Servi
Read MoreSenate confirms Oz as head of agency that runs Medicare, Medicaid
The Senate Thursday confirmed Mehmet Oz to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, an agency within HHS.
Read MoreKennedy Remains Quiet on 10,000 Jobs Lost at HHS
(MedPage Today) -- Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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