By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, July 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed two senior officials who were appointed by President Donald Trump.Heather Flick Melanson, chief of staff, and Hannah Anderson, a top policy adviser, were both let go …

Findings seen for pediatric emergency department visits during summer months

Benefits include lower incidence of all-cause mortality, hospitalizations

Better control of nocturnal blood pressure and improved circadian rhythm seen with bedtime versus daytime dosing

Authors say findings support guidance to avoid these medications when possible

Deterioration seen for mortality and across a range of chronic physical, developmental, and mental health conditions

Authors propose replacing the term 'processed foods' with more specific terms describing foods’ known health effects

By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Thousands of health workers lost their jobs this week after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to move forward with major staffing cuts.On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …

By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia can limit access to mifepristone, a medication used to end early pregnancies.The decision is the first of its kind and could affect how other states handle access to drugs that …

By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — YoCrunch yogurt products are being pulled from store shelves nationwide due to a safety concern, its manufacturer announced Monday.Danone U.S., the maker of YoCrunch, said small, sharp pieces of plastic may be inside the dome toppers of some products.The …