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Deidre McPhillips

Deidre McPhillips

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Health|Political|Science|US

In first news conference as HHS secretary, Kennedy says autism is an epidemic in the US

In first news conference as HHS secretary, Kennedy says autism is an epidemic in the US

In first news conference as HHS secretary, Kennedy says autism is an epidemic in the US
Health|US

As depression becomes more common in the US, treatment rates vary, CDC reports show

As depression becomes more common in the US, treatment rates vary, CDC reports show

As depression becomes more common in the US, treatment rates vary, CDC reports show
Health|Science|US

US autism rate continues to rise, CDC says, pointing to greater awareness and better screening

US autism rate continues to rise, CDC says, pointing to greater awareness and better screening

US autism rate continues to rise, CDC says, pointing to greater awareness and better screening
Health|Political|US

New restrictions continue to shift US abortion landscape, report shows

New restrictions continue to shift US abortion landscape, report shows

New restrictions continue to shift US abortion landscape, report shows
Health|Science|Technology

Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months

Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months

Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months
Health|Political|Science|US

HHS, EPA to study fluoride in drinking water as RFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending it

HHS, EPA to study fluoride in drinking water as RFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending it

HHS, EPA to study fluoride in drinking water as RFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending it
Health|Political|US

Response to multistate measles outbreak hampered by unique set of challenges

Response to multistate measles outbreak hampered by unique set of challenges

Response to multistate measles outbreak hampered by unique set of challenges
Health|Science|US

Measles vaccination rate may be even lower than estimated, leaving kids vulnerable amid outbreak

Measles vaccination rate may be even lower than estimated, leaving kids vulnerable amid outbreak

Measles vaccination rate may be even lower than estimated, leaving kids vulnerable amid outbreak
Health|Science|US

Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases, with possible international spread

Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases, with possible international spread

Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases, with possible international spread
Health|Political|US

Measles cases rise to 23 in Kansas, may be linked to large multistate outbreak

Measles cases rise to 23 in Kansas, may be linked to large multistate outbreak

Measles cases rise to 23 in Kansas, may be linked to large multistate outbreak
Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump administration pulls back billions in Covid-era funding for state, local health departments

Trump administration pulls back billions in Covid-era funding for state, local health departments

Trump administration pulls back billions in Covid-era funding for state, local health departments
Health|Political|US

HHS removes surgeon general’s gun violence advisory from its website

HHS removes surgeon general’s gun violence advisory from its website

HHS removes surgeon general’s gun violence advisory from its website
Health|US

Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024

Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024

Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024
Education|Health|Political|US

Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates

Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates

Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates
Health|US

During the last major measles outbreaks in the US, it took extraordinary measures to stop the spread

During the last major measles outbreaks in the US, it took extraordinary measures to stop the spread

During the last major measles outbreaks in the US, it took extraordinary measures to stop the spread
Celebrity|Health|Science|US

What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
Health|US

US flu season may have reached its peak, CDC says

US flu season may have reached its peak, CDC says

US flu season may have reached its peak, CDC says
Business|Health|US

Ozempic and Wegovy are no longer in shortage, FDA says

Ozempic and Wegovy are no longer in shortage, FDA says

Ozempic and Wegovy are no longer in shortage, FDA says
Food|Health|Political|US

Food recalls in the US were more widespread – and deadly – in 2024

Food recalls in the US were more widespread – and deadly – in 2024

Food recalls in the US were more widespread – and deadly – in 2024
Health|Political|US

Abortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups

Abortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups

Abortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups
Crime|Health|Political|US

Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide

Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide

Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide
Health|Science|US

Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate

Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate

Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate
Health|Political|Science

Epidemiologist reacts to removal of certain health data, information from CDC website

Several US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites and datasets related to HIV, LGBTQ people, youth health behaviors and more have been removed after the agency was directed to comply with executive orders from President Donald Trump. Epidemiologist Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo explains the consequences.

Epidemiologist reacts to removal of certain health data, information from CDC website
Health|Political|Science|US

US health websites, datasets taken down as agencies comply with Trump executive orders

US health websites, datasets taken down as agencies comply with Trump executive orders

US health websites, datasets taken down as agencies comply with Trump executive orders
Health|Science

FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients

FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients

FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients

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