🚨 I surveyed all 50 states’ pharmacy, medical and nursing boards about peptides and found gaping regulatory holes Your favorite local restaurant or hair salon is subject to more oversight than a medspa selling peptides as RFK Jr. tries to expand access www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Peptide boom has states scrambling to protect consumers, Post investigation finds

The Post surveyed states’ pharmacy, medical and nursing boards to reveal the gaping regulatory holes for medspas and peptides.

washingtonpost.com

icymi: FDA officials raised conflict of interest concerns ahead of new peptide panel slated to meet this week. Despite the flags, HHS chose multiple panelists who promote peptides, an unusual process given FDA staff typically pick their advisers. wapo.st/4wQFIf9

FDA raised conflict of interest concerns ahead of new peptide panel

That panel will meet to weigh whether the agency should allow Americans to have broader access to seven injectable peptides previously restricted over potential safety concerns.

wapo.st

The lawyer of the mom who blamed flu shots for her twins’ deaths and is now charged with murder told me he is working with Children's Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr., to share information and medical experts for her defense www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

She blamed flu shots for her twins’ deaths. Now she’s charged with murder.

Andrea Shaw, a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics for recommending childhood vaccines, is accused of suffocating her daughter and son.

washingtonpost.com

Our latest dives into the FDA peptide clash between Kennedy and his staff. Meanwhile, at least seven of the members who will vote on Kennedy's push have ties to peptide-related businesses and clinics. Another member is the son of a congresswoman. @washingtonpost.com

Rachel Roubein@rachelroubein.bsky.social · 3mo ago

RFK Jr., a self-professed "big fan" of peptides, wants to expand access to the popular products. FDA career scientists said there isn't enough evidence to do so. With @laurenweberhp.bsky.social

RFK Jr., a self-professed "big fan" of peptides, wants to expand access to the popular products. FDA career scientists said there isn't enough evidence to do so. With @laurenweberhp.bsky.social

ok it's not the Knicks parade or the Obama center opening, but great new #WTHealth pod up! Panelists @laurenweberhp.bsky.social, @annaedney.bsky.social, and @sherylnyt.bsky.social; plus @mfcannon.bsky.social and Liz Fowler on the employer tax exemption: kffhealthnews.org/podcast/what...

Democrats Keep Healthcare at the Fore - KFF Health News

Senate Democrats hope to highlight health costs by forcing a vote on the Trump administration’s changes to the Affordable Care Act before the midterm elections. Meanwhile, Alabama is the latest state ...

kffhealthnews.org

On this week's #WTHealth podcast: @laurenweberhp.bsky.social @lizzylawrence.bsky.social, and @sandhyawrites.bsky.social on declining insurance coverage, RFKJr's workday, and drama at the ADA meeting. kffhealthnews.org/podcast/what...

The Drip, Drip, Drip of Declining Coverage - KFF Health News

As predicted, the expiration of enhanced tax subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans is causing many people to lose coverage for failing to make premium payments. Meanwhile, Health and Human Se...

kffhealthnews.org

Before winning the GOP primary for Iowa governor, Zach Lahn attacked Big Ag, a stance once unthinkable for Republicans in the Corn Belt. — He beat a Trump-endorsed candidate. — Lahn had discussed his run with RFK Jr., who was supportive. W/ @laurenweberhp.bsky.social @ence.bsky.social

NEW: The anti-vaccine movement's momentum has slowed. But a Supreme Court victory may be brewing, legal experts warn. Two anti-vaccine groups with close ties to RFK Jr. have spent nearly $50 million on legal services over the last decade. My latest @washingtonpost.com

on this week's #WTHealth podcast: @shefali.bsky.social, @laurenweberhp.bsky.social, and Maya Goldman on declining health coverage, Trump anti-fraud efforts, and rx prices, plus @celinegounder.com with the latest on ebola. kffhealthnews.org/podcast/what...

More Kids Without Coverage - KFF Health News

When Republicans passed their big budget bill in 2025, they thought the effects of cuts to health programs wouldn’t show up until after the 2026 midterms. They were wrong. Meanwhile, the party is trum...

kffhealthnews.org

EXCLUSIVE: American doctor now twice evacuated for Ebola exposure watches from Prague as his colleagues in the Congo begin to die of the "casket disease" The Christian missionary said "you see this amazing mix of fear and courage and hopelessness and beauty and ugliness.” 👇

Thermometer checks. A questionnaire about their travel history and symptoms. CDC staff observing them for signs of illness. What awaits U.S. passengers returning from Ebola-afflicted regions at Washington Dulles International airport Victoria Craw and me www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Air France flight to Detroit diverted to Canada under Ebola restrictions

A passenger from Congo should not have been aboard, authorities said. Under new DHS rules, people who recently visited any of three African countries must enter the U.S. via Dulles.

washingtonpost.com

"U.S. foreign assistance to Congo has dropped sharply to about $21 million allocated for fiscal year 2026, down from $430 million in 2025 and $1.4 billion in 2024" How aid cuts left DRC dangerously under-resourced as Ebola erupts @raelombuor.bsky.social @rchason.bsky.social me @lenasun.bsky.social

NEWS: Around the same time, the wife and children of another missionary doctor from the same group returned to the United States, according to the head of the missionary group and a CDC official. More from @lenasun.bsky.social and me below @washingtonpost.com

Lena Sun@lenasun.bsky.social · 4mo ago

SCOOP: White House resisted letting doctor with Ebola return to U.S. Our story. Me and @laurenweberhp.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

NEW: The American missionary doctor who contracted Ebola in the DRC may have gotten infected while performing surgery on a patient. His physician wife is also isolating with their four kids, aged 1 to 7. She was exposed to a pregnant patient who later died me & @lenasun.bsky.social

RFK Jr. wanted a health overhaul led by outsiders. Now some are gone, raising concerns from some MAHA allies about his influence. — Some officials argue leaders, like Wiles, are committed to MAHA & changes are to reduce "unnecessary noise" With @laurenweberhp.bsky.social & @ddiamond.bsky.social

RFK Jr. promised a health overhaul led by outsiders. Now many are gone.

Trump officials have increasingly swapped out RFK Jr.’s handpicked deputies for people with more traditional experience, seeking to tamp down on health agencies’ controversies ahead of the midterms.

washingtonpost.com

on this week's #WTHealth podcast: @laurenweberhp.bsky.social, @alicemiranda.bsky.social, and @rachelcohrs.bsky.social on the Makary ouster, the Trump Administration push for procreation, and an interview with @baldwin.senate.gov. kffhealthnews.org/podcast/what...

In Search of a New FDA Commissioner - KFF Health News

As widely expected, Marty Makary stepped down as head of the FDA this week. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court weighs blocking telehealth prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone. Rachel Cohrs Zhang...

kffhealthnews.org

Trump pulled Casey Means's nomination for surgeon general Means said it came down to "three disgruntled senators" & doesn't represent MAHA's momentum New pick Nicole Saphier has criticized RFK Jr.'s moves w @rachelroubein.bsky.social @ddiamond.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Trump drops embattled surgeon general pick Casey Means, announces new nominee

Nicole Saphier, Trump’s third pick for the role, is a radiologist and longtime Fox News contributor. Means’s nomination stalled as some Republicans questioned her credentials and stance on vaccination...

washingtonpost.com

a good opportunity to revisit some of @laurenweberhp.bsky.social and my reporting on exactly what RFK Jr. has said and how often he has said it: wapo.st/41RqWY9

RFK Jr. disparaged vaccines dozens of times in recent years and made baseless claims on race

A Post examination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements finds the candidate for the nation’s top health post has repeatedly disparaged vaccines, linking them to autism.

wapo.st

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social · 5mo ago

RFK Jr: Tell me one piece of misinformation I've ever said on vaccines

An honor to be named a Livingston Award finalist with the incomparable @caitlingilbert.bsky.social -- so thrilled to be recognized for our work quantifying RFK Jr.'s disparaging remarks on vaccines and how vaccination rates are falling across the country for @washingtonpost.com Those stories:

Wallace House Center for Journalists@umwallacehouse.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Announcing the 2026 Livingston Award Finalists for National Reporting 👏 These exceptional journalists under 35 are telling stories that challenge assumptions and deepen our understanding of the nation. Read their work here: https://bit.ly/4vJt8ib

Top GOP senators Bill Cassidy and John Barrasso, both physicians, pressed RFK Jr. on vaccines amid his controversial moves. After the hearing, Cassidy told reporters the secretary’s remarks on immunizations were “illuminating.” Updated w/ @rachelroubein.bsky.social below @washingtonpost.com

Lauren Weber@laurenweberhp.bsky.social · 5mo ago

RFK Jr. ends his blitz of congressional hearings with chief GOP antagonist Sen. Bill Cassidy Unpacked with @rachelroubein.bsky.social the political dynamics at play amid their public meeting ahead of the midterms Check back for updates here: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

RFK Jr. ends his blitz of congressional hearings with chief GOP antagonist Sen. Bill Cassidy Unpacked with @rachelroubein.bsky.social the political dynamics at play amid their public meeting ahead of the midterms Check back for updates here: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

RFK Jr. to face his chief GOP antagonist in final budget hearing blitz

Sen. Bill Cassidy has accused the health secretary of “effectively” denying Americans the coronavirus vaccine and asked top officials to promote vaccination.

washingtonpost.com

“Her food stamps didn’t cover her sweetened wild cherry sparkling water or semisweet chocolate chips for baking, but paid for some ultra-processed items.” @rachelroubein.bsky.social dives into the maze of SNAP changes in the states @washingtonpost.com

Rachel Roubein@rachelroubein.bsky.social · 5mo ago

KitKat, Gatorade or granola bars? Pushed by RFK Jr., what’s banned under new food stamp rules has been mixed, leading to maze of new restrictions. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

RFK Jr. begins a seven hearing blitz on Capitol Hill this morning. Here’s what we’re watching with updates throughout the day. With @laurenweberhp.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Four things to watch as RFK Jr. defends his health agenda on the Hill

Vaccines and turmoil at the agencies under his leadership are expected to be hot topics.

washingtonpost.com

FDA weighs lifting peptide restrictions amid wellness craze and push from RFK Jr. The agency had previously restricted some peptides due to safety concerns. With @laurenweberhp.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Amid wellness craze, FDA weighs lifting peptide restrictions

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a self-professed “big fan” of peptides. They have grown in popularity for wellness and antiaging, but many remain untested.

washingtonpost.com

Despite President Trump saying Sunday “we have a lot of great candidates for that” when asked about Casey Means’s stalled surgeon general nomination, the White House reiterated its support for her tonight. w/ @rachelroubein.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

White House reaffirms support for surgeon general pick after Trump remarks

After President Trump said Sunday that “we have a lot of great candidates” when asked about Casey Means’s nomination, the White House reiterated its support for her.

washingtonpost.com

RFK Jr. and Oz have a plan to save rural health care. Here's the catch. My latest @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have a plan to save rural health care. Here’s the catch.

Top health officials point to AI as the solution for dying hospitals, but experts from rural areas of the country say the solution isn’t that simple.

washingtonpost.com

MAHA’s political power tested as Casey Means's nomination stalls w/ @rachelroubein.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

MAHA’s political power tested as surgeon general pick stalls

Casey Means faces pushback from some Republicans over her refusal to forcefully recommend vaccines.

washingtonpost.com

On this week's #WTHealth pod: @laurenweberhp.bsky.social, @alicemiranda.bsky.social, and @sangerkatz.bsky.social on vaccine policy, ACA, and more. Plus @drewaltman.bsky.social helps kick off our new series: "How Would You Fix It?" kffhealthnews.org/news/podcast...

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Schedule Changes Blocked — For Now - KFF Health News

A federal judge in Massachusetts this week sided with public health groups to block changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, dealing at least a temporary setback to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy J...

kffhealthnews.org

When President Donald Trump warned pregnant women against using Tylenol by tying it to autism without a proven link, the country listened, a @jeremyfaust.bsky.social & Barnett examination in the Lancet suggests w/ @arianaec.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

How pregnant women’s Tylenol use changed after Trump linked it to autism

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American Academy of Pediatrics say the science does not clearly tie Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, despite Trump’s warnings.

washingtonpost.com