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A 2023 law championed by Republicans requires the CDC have a director confirmed by the Senate. For months, though, it’s had only acting directors—and the White…

OMB Director Russell Vought (center, behind President Trump) is the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit brought by four state attorneys general over more than $600 million…

“Damning” Overall, a lack of updated data can make it more difficult, if not impossible, for federal and state health officials to identify and rapidly respond…

A bandage is seen on a child’s arm after she received a COVID vaccine on November 3, 2021 in Shoreline, Washington. David Ryder/Getty Images hide caption…

If you’re looking to start 2026 on the right foot, it might be wise to avoid raw oysters for the time being. Health officials have linked…

There have been at least 7.5 million illnesses and 3,100 deaths from flu this season, according to CDC data. And flu cases are expected to rise…