Diphtheria is back in Australia. Here's what to know
By Audrey Courty
Once a major cause of childhood deaths, diphtheria was largely eliminated through vaccination. Health authorities say falling immunity may now be helping the disease spread again.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/what-to-know-about-diphtheria-as-outbreak-grows/106684572
Supreme court allows abortion pill mifepristone to continue to be available by mail
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/14/supreme-court-mifepristone-abortion-pill-upheld
Trump Administration Promotes Fertility Policies Amid Criticism Over Approach
📰 Original title: MAHA Keeps Being Weird as Hell About Fertility
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The Trump administration, through initiatives like Moms.gov and recent maternal health events, has emphasized policies aimed at increasing fertility rates in the United States. These efforts include encouraging employers to offer IVF and other fertility treatments, though participation is optional. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted declining sperm counts among teenagers, calling it a national crisis, despite studies showing no significant decline since 1970. Mehmet Oz described a growing number of Americans as 'underbabied,' citing this trend as a potential economic concern. Experts note that factors such as high housing and healthcare costs, lack of universal childcare, and limited paid family leave play a larger role in declining birth rates than fertility treatments alone. Critics argue that these policies reflect a pronatalist agenda that prioritizes control over women’s reproductive choices rather than addressing structural obstacles to family formation. Financial incentives like child investment accounts and proposed 'baby bonuses' aim to encourage childbirth but may not address the underlying challenges faced by young families.
Trump Administration Promotes Fertility Policies Amid Criticism Over Approach
📰 Original title: MAHA Keeps Being Weird as Hell About Fertility
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️
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The Trump administration, through initiatives like Moms.gov and recent maternal health events, has emphasized policies aimed at increasing fertility rates in the United States. These efforts include encouraging employers to offer IVF and other fertility treatments, though participation is optional. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted declining sperm counts among teenagers, calling it a national crisis, despite studies showing no significant decline since 1970. Mehmet Oz described a growing number of Americans as 'underbabied,' citing this trend as a potential economic concern. Experts note that factors such as high housing and healthcare costs, lack of universal childcare, and limited paid family leave play a larger role in declining birth rates than fertility treatments alone. Critics argue that these policies reflect a pronatalist agenda that prioritizes control over women’s reproductive choices rather than addressing structural obstacles to family formation. Financial incentives like child investment accounts and proposed 'baby bonuses' aim to encourage childbirth but may not address the underlying challenges faced by young families.
The king’s speech: what is the government’s legislative agenda for the next 12 months?
By Alexandra Topping Political correspondent
Keir Starmer set out bills to abolish NHS England, overhaul Send provision, limit jury trials and forge ties with EU
#Kingsspeech #KeirStarmer #Labour #Politics #UKnews #Economics #NHS #Healthpolicy #Specialeducationalneeds #Housing #Immigrationandasylum #AlexandraToppingPoliticalcorrespondent
Massive Internal Dissent Roils Health Department as Key Figures Depart
Over 1,000 HHS staff demand Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. resign due to leadership and policy concerns. Learn why they are unhappy.
#HHSResignation, #KennedyLeadership, #PublicHealth, #EmployeeProtest, #HealthPolicy
https://newsletter.tf/hhs-employees-demand-kennedy-resignation-due-to-concerns/
More than 1,000 current and former HHS employees have signed a letter asking for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign. This is a large number of people expressing strong disagreement.
#HHSResignation, #KennedyLeadership, #PublicHealth, #EmployeeProtest, #HealthPolicy
https://newsletter.tf/hhs-employees-demand-kennedy-resignation-due-to-concerns/
MAKARY DEPARTS FDA AMID TURBULENCE
Dr. Marty Makary, head of the FDA, is leaving after a year marked by disagreements with industry and activists. President Trump approved his removal.
#FDAResignation, #MartyMakary, #TrumpAdministration, #HealthPolicy, #RegulatoryNews
https://newsletter.tf/fda-head-marty-makary-resigns-after-controversies/
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