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US health secretary Kennedy launches new push on vaccine injuries

US health secretary Kennedy launches new push on vaccine injuries

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week launched an agency-wide effort to study and document any health problems reported after vaccination, the Department of Health and Human Services said on Thursday.

New York governor plans to seek federal help to tackle measles outbreak

New York governor plans to seek federal help to tackle measles outbreak

By Siddhi Mahatole and Sahil Pandey Oct 7 (Reuters) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul will seek federal assistance to tackle the measles outbreak in the state, including support from the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, her spokesperson

Save the Children Urges HHS to Maintain Head Start Standards Amid Proposed Changes

Save the Children Urges HHS to Maintain Head Start Standards Amid Proposed Changes

Save the Children has formally submitted detailed comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), advocating for the preservation of Head Start's core promise and national quality standards. This action comes in response to proposed changes by HHS to the Head Start program. Save the Children, which operates Head Start and Early Head Start programs in several rural states, expressed particular concern regarding the potential elimination of national staff-to-child ratios and class-size requirements. The organization argues that replacing these national standards with state-specific requirements could lead to significantly larger classroom sizes in some states, potentially compromising the quality and safety of the program. Head Start has been a vital resource for low-income families for over six decades, providing early education, childcare, health services, and nutritious meals to nearly 40 million children. Save the Children supports efforts to reduce unnecessary paperwork and streamlin...

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Hundreds in Ohio sickened by sexually transmitted diarrhea disease

Hundreds in Ohio sickened by sexually transmitted diarrhea disease

The sexually transmitted diarrhea disease shigellosis is becoming more resistant to antibiotics. Here's what Ohioans should know.

US measles cases rise to 4,080, CDC says

US measles cases rise to 4,080, CDC says

Oct 9 (Reuters) - The US CDC on Friday reported 4,080 confirmed measles cases in the country as of October 8, up 193 from a week earlier.

Kennedy offers federal support to New York over measles outbreak

Kennedy offers federal support to New York over measles outbreak

Oct 7 (Reuters) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke with U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday, and he offered federal support as the state responds to a measles outbreak, the Department of Health and Human Services said on Wednesday.

Food recalls, 'crunchy moms' how the MAHA movement is changing

Food recalls, 'crunchy moms' how the MAHA movement is changing

Food recalls and FDA cuts are testing faith in RFK Jr.’s "Make America Healthy Again" movement, as some moms stay loyal while others push back.

U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner Supports NIH Grant for Youth Mental Health Research at Bradley Hospital

U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner Supports NIH Grant for Youth Mental Health Research at Bradley Hospital

U.S. Congressman Seth Magaziner has expressed his support for Bradley Hospital, which received Phase 2 funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through its Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) program. This funding will advance research at the Center for Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. The hospital, part of Brown University Health, is dedicated to psychiatric care for children and adolescents. The NIH award will enable the expansion of groundbreaking research into how sleep and circadian rhythms influence youth mental health. Congressman Magaziner stated that he is proud to help deliver this NIH funding, emphasizing its role in helping researchers understand the impact of sleep on the mental health of children and teens, ultimately aiming for happier, healthier lives for young people. This initiative builds upon the success of the Center's initial Phase 1 COBRE funding, which established research infrastructure and fostered collaborative partnersh...

GSA Implements New AI Acquisitions Clause, Raising Concerns Over 'Unsolicited Ideological Content'

GSA Implements New AI Acquisitions Clause, Raising Concerns Over 'Unsolicited Ideological Content'

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has introduced a new AI acquisitions clause, effective immediately for new federal contracts. This clause significantly revises previous guidelines by removing most references to 'unbiased AI principles' and enhancing protections for government data. Contractors are now required to meet new standards for AI documentation, testing, and defining how government data can be utilized. A notable aspect of the clause grants the government an unrestricted right to suspend any AI tool at any time, a measure praised by some as an accountability safeguard. However, legal and procurement experts have expressed concerns regarding ambiguous language, particularly the phrase 'unsolicited ideological content,' which they fear could lead to politically motivated contract disputes. The mandatory compliance date for this clause is October 19, 2026, but it applies to new contracts signed now. The GSA's AI Strategies and Compliance Plan provides the broader context for federal AI ...

US government, Google join Zuckerberg-backed Biohub in $1.8 billion push for AI biology data

US government, Google join Zuckerberg-backed Biohub in $1.8 billion push for AI biology data

By Krystal Hu Oct 7 (Reuters) - The US government and tech heavyweights Meta Platforms and Google parent Alphabet are joining nonprofit Biohub to build open datasets to train AI models for biological reasearch, bringing total investment in the effort to $1.8 billion, Biohub said on Wednesday.

Pharmaceutical lobby sues Trump administration over most-favored-nation pricing

Pharmaceutical lobby sues Trump administration over most-favored-nation pricing

By Michael Erman Oct 7 (Reuters) - The pharmaceutical industry's top lobby group on Wednesday sued to invalidate one piece of the Trump administration's efforts to benchmark US drug prices to lower costs overseas in the Medicare health insurance program, arguing that it is an illegal overreach by

CDC sees low plague risk, monitors Siberia arrivals after worker death, director says

CDC sees low plague risk, monitors Siberia arrivals after worker death, director says

Oct 7 (Reuters) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Erica ‌Schwartz said on Wednesday the risk to the US from an unconfirmed pneumonic plague case in Siberia was extremely low, but the agency was prepared to monitor and screen travelers.