Department Of Health And Human Services

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared that the new administration will identify an environmental toxin causing autism in a matter of months, but experts said the goal is illogical and unrealistic.

Downsizing at HHS may affect the United States Preventive Services Task Force — a key part of maintaining the health of Americans, according to an expert.

The Senate confirmed Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, as the next CMS administrator in a vote Thursday.

HHS announced a massive restructuring today to comply with an executive order to implement the controversial Department of Government Efficiency’s initiative for workforce optimization.

The FDA unveiled the Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool, a searchable online database that provides a list of chemical contaminant types and levels used to evaluate possible harm in foods meant for human consumption.

The CDC’s primary medical journal for disseminating public health information went unpublished this week — seemingly for the first time ever — amid a communications freeze issued by HHS to the nation’s various health agencies.

The Health Resources and Services Administration announced $60 million in funding to expand the hours of operation for 125 community health centers and improve access to health care services.

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, issued an advisory today that includes several recommendations designed to reduce the impact of alcohol on cancer incidence and mortality.

On Tuesday, the Biden-Harris administration proposed a rule that would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity medications.

Nearly 23% of U.S. adults — or approximately 58.7 million — reported some type of mental illness during 2023, according to results from a national survey on mental health and substance use released by HHS.