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Senators question surgeon general nominee Casey Means on vaccine and autism beliefs

Senators question surgeon general nominee Casey Means on vaccine and autism beliefs

by Carlotta Angiolillo | Feb 26, 2026 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON – Surgeon general nominee Casey Means said at a confirmation hearing Wednesday she believes “vaccines save lives” but stopped short of saying she would encourage Americans to receive specific vaccines. “I do believe that each patient, mother or parent needs...
RFK Jr. touts ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda to divided audience at GW University

RFK Jr. touts ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda to divided audience at GW University

by Isaiah Steinberg and Aanika Sawhney | Nov 18, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science, Politics

WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pitched his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement as a disruptive force in health policy at a “fireside chat” hosted by Turning Point USA-Foggy Bottom on Monday evening. Organizers intended the event at George...

Act of patriotism: Military families seek more help for autistic kids

by Rachel Morello | Feb 28, 2012 | Health & Science

WASHINGTON – Cheryl Chafos walks her 10-year-old son Zachary to the bus stop at 6:45 every morning. His ride to school is an hour and fifteen minutes long. Soon after, Chafos helps her toddler into the family car so she can drive a third son, Andrew, 11, to his...

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