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Trump nominates Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump nominates Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC directorIn a social media post, Trump described Schwartz as ‘incredibly talented’Mike Stobbe Friday 17 April 2026 00:42 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2959473","articleMeta":{"url":"...
Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz for new CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Murderer Iain Packer likely committed further sex crimes abroad, says survivor
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Stormont urged to address ‘catastrophe’ in hospital emergency departments
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RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Politics RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony April 16, 2026 / 6:58 PM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday faced federal lawmakers for the first time since September as he sought to defend a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodge arrows from angry Democrats along the way. In his testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee, kicking off an expected sprint of seven bud...
RFK Jr. grilled over vaccines, MAHA in back-to-back hearings: Key takeaways
House members got their first opportunity Thursday to grill Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, as he kicked off a marathon series of seven congressional hearings in seven days with back-to-back hearings in the Ways and Means and Appropriations Committees. In the two appearances, his first before Congress in 2026, Kennedy defended his record leading the nation’s health agency as Democrats sought to push back against proposed bud...
Peptides may soon be easier to get amid RFK Jr.'s push, but experts warn of risks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will reportedly weigh easing restrictions on peptides in anticipated talks.The meeting, which is expected to be held in July, will discuss relaxing limits on more than a half dozen peptide injections.Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the building blocks of proteins — that play key roles in biological functions, according to the National Institutes of Health. Peptide drugs are lab-made versions of natural molecules in the body that are designed to m...
Parts of Camp Mystic must remain closed, judge rules after days of emotional testimony
A judge ruled that for now, her restraining order against altering Camp Mystic should remain in place while state investigations into last year's deadly flood continue. The ruling comes after days of emotional testimony. Carter Evans reports.
Seawater raising people’s blood pressure to levels as risky as being sedentary, scientists say
NewsHealthSeawater raising people’s blood pressure to levels as risky as being sedentary, scientists saySalty water linked to 26 per cent higher risk of hypertension as rising global sea levels affect freshwater supplies Jane Dalton Thursday 16 April 2026 22:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComment...
ER visits for tick bites hit the highest level in nearly a decade. Here’s what to do if you find one
NewsHealthER visits for tick bites hit the highest level in nearly a decade. Here’s what to do if you find oneSome 31 million Americans are bitten by ticks each yearJulia Musto in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 22:09 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b29...
Noem’s replacement draws outrage over ‘racist’ remark that the U.S. should have the ‘right kind of immigrants’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsNoem’s replacement draws outrage over ‘racist’ remark that the U.S. should have the ‘right kind of immigrants’Department of Homeland Security said Markwayne Mullin was referring to ‘legal’ immigrants when talking about ‘the right kind of immigrants’Ariana Baio Thursday 16 April 2026 22:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bo...
Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief
Health Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief April 16, 20264:58 PM ET Pien Huang Dr. Erica Schwartz is President Trump's nominee for CDC director. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services hide caption toggle caption U.S. Department of Health and Human Services President Trump has nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz, who served as deputy surgeon general in his first administration, to serve as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nation's embattle...
Novo weight-loss drug may preserve lean body mass better than Lilly’s, study finds
HealthInternationalNovo weight-loss drug may preserve lean body mass better than Lilly's, study findsBy Reuters -Apr 17, 2026Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 drug tirzepatide yields greater weight loss on average than Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide, but at a greater expense to muscles and connective tissues, according to a study published this week ahead of peer review. Tirzepatide, sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, and semaglutide, under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, have become wildly popular for wei...
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, ex-deputy surgeon general, as CDC director
Schwartz was deputy surgeon general under Trump’s first administration and is a rear admiral in the US Coast GuardDonald Trump announced Thursday that he has selected Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bringing to an end a months-long search for a permanent head of the troubled public health agency.Trump revealed his choice on Truth Social, saying: “I am pleased to announce the new leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is...
Foundayo pill lowers heart attack, stroke risk: Eli Lilly
HealthMust ReadFoundayo pill lowers heart attack, stroke risk: Eli LillyBy Reuters -Apr 17, 2026Eli Lilly said on Thursday its newly approved obesity pill was not inferior to a widely used long-acting insulin at lowering the risk of major heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the pill, Foundayo, for weight loss earlier this month, intensifying Lilly’s competition with Danish rival Novo Nordisk whose oral Wegovy has been on...
Brit army veteran 'trapped' in hospital abroad as family face £7k medical bill
Brit army veteran 'trapped' in hospital abroad as family face £7k medical billA heartbroken son said his Army veteran dad is 'trapped' in a hospital thousand of miles away from home after a horror medical emergency left him unable to speakNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj20:22, 16 Apr 2026View 6 ImagesBrit veteran Michael Blake is 'stranded' abroad(Image: Courtesy of Terry Blake / SWNS)The family of a British Army veteran say he has been left "trapped" in a hospita...
Vinod Kambli is fine: Wife addresses health speculation
Vinod Kambli is fine Wife addresses health speculation
Taking the Train to a Single World Cup Match Could Cost $150
The extraordinary price for a round-trip train ticket from New York City to New Jersey would offset the $48 million in expected extra transit costs during the FIFA World Cup games, according to people familiar with the plan.
Starlink Outage Hitting US Drone Tests Exposes Pentagon Dependence On SpaceX
The Navy's mishaps with Starlink for its autonomous drone program, which have not been previously reported, highlight the challenges of the US military's growing reliance on SpaceX and the risks it brings to the Pentagon.
'Office air' trend has people convinced the workplace is aging them: 'Less fresh'
Is the air in your office dulling your look? The internet, and some experts, think so."Office air," a new trend on social media, is a concept that suggests sitting in an office for an eight-hour shift changes skin, hair and overall appearance.The TikTok trend has sparked many videos and millions of views from a variety of creators, mostly women.THE INVISIBLE SKIN STRUGGLE WOMEN FACE AS THEY TRANSITION INTO MID-LIFEOne TikTok creator, Zoe Keels (@zoescoutt), posted her own before-and-after video...