truthout • Jan 7, 2026
Critics Question RFK Jr.’s Changes to Food Guidance That Emphasize Red Meat
The changes are “a giant step back from decades of evidence-based nutrition research and science," a nutritionist said.
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Semafor • Jan 7, 2026
Utah becomes first US state to test AI prescriptions
The system will involve a health-tech startup, Doctronic, which uses AI to prescribe refills for patients with chronic conditions.
truthout • Jan 7, 2026
3 Hospitals Under Investigation for Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Youth
Children’s hospitals in Washington State, Colorado, and Minnesota face federal scrutiny for care that is legal.
Lever News • Jan 7, 2026
Medicaid’s Chief Got A Pass On Health-Tech Investments
The government’s top administrator of Medicaid and CHIP funds has no prior experience in public office — but he did run a health care technology firm.
Semafor • Jan 7, 2026
White House focuses on affordability as midterms loom
US President Donald Trump urged Republicans to tackle rising health care costs, while Democrats unveiled a push for cheaper housing.
Semafor • Jan 7, 2026
Senate tries to close deal on health subsidies
An emerging bipartisan deal would include a two-year extension with income caps; end zero-dollar premiums; and extend the open enrollment period.
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Breaking Points • Jan 6, 2026
22 Mill SCREWED On Health Costs As Trump Makes Venezuela Great Again
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The Majority Report • Jan 6, 2026
Trump, RFK Assault Public Health w/ Dr. Kristin Lyerly | MR Live
truthout • Jan 6, 2026
Local Officials Anticipate Surge in Costs as Residents Set to Lose Health Care
An estimated 10 million people will be newly uninsured over the next decade due to the GOP megabill passed last year.
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239 headlinesHealth Department Will Mine Unverified Vaccine Injury Claims With New AI Tool
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‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects
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Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care
The Conversation •
Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk
The Conversation •
Certain brain injuries may be linked to violent crime – identifying them could help reveal how people make moral choices
The Conversation •
Stroke survivors can counterintuitively improve recovery by strengthening their stronger arm – new research
The Conversation •
US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose
The Conversation •
RFK’s Overhauled Autism Committee Is Even Worse Than It Looks
Mother Jones •
RFK Jr. Was Raw Milk’s Biggest Fan. Now He Won’t Return Industry Calls.
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A growing nursing shortage is made worse by nurses’ daily challenges of patients and their families rolling their eyes, yelling and striking
The Conversation •
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