August 29, 2025 - 00:05

The Trump administration has called for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to realign its priorities with the president's "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. This announcement comes in the wake of ongoing discussions about public health strategies and the need for a more unified approach to health policy.
Officials emphasized that the CDC must focus on initiatives that promote wellness and preventive care in order to effectively address the nation's health challenges. The administration believes that aligning the CDC's efforts with its broader health agenda will lead to more efficient use of resources and improved health outcomes for Americans.
Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential politicization of public health agencies. They argue that the CDC should maintain its independence to provide unbiased guidance based on scientific evidence. As the administration pushes for this alignment, the future direction of the CDC remains a topic of significant debate among health professionals and policymakers.
July 18, 2026 - 01:20
State of the Lake presentation discusses Tahoe’s health in a warming worldTAHOE CITY, Calif. - Fifty years ago this July, Tahoe Environmental Research Center founder Charles R. Goldman launched the John Le Conte onto Lake Tahoe. That vessel is still in use today, marking...
July 17, 2026 - 09:59
MDCalc is scoring the clinical calculators used by millions of doctorsMDCalc, a widely used online platform for medical reference, is rolling out a new quality-rating system for its library of over 800 clinical calculators. These tools help physicians assess...
July 16, 2026 - 22:30
Long Sleep Hours Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Protein Levels, UT Health San Antonio Study FindsA new study from UT Health San Antonio has uncovered a concerning connection between sleeping long hours and increased levels of a protein associated with Alzheimer`s disease. Researchers found...
July 16, 2026 - 04:31
University of Michigan’s David C. Miller chosen to succeed Jeff Balser as Vanderbilt Health’s President and CEO and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of MedicineDavid C. Miller, MD, MPH, has been selected as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Vanderbilt Health and Dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Miller currently serves...