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A preservative falsely linked to autism became a sticking point during voting for the vaccine committee put together by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The votes on vaccine recommendations are the first move by the panel after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all its members.
A little-known vaccine advisory panel is now under scrutiny after changes from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to Dr. Richard Besser, former acting CDC director, about his concerns.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new panel of vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control made its first decisions on Thursday. It's their first official move after Kennedy Jr. fired the former experts, replacing them with his own picks. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has more.
RFK Jr. announced a halt to all U.S. funding for the global Gavi vaccine alliance. One expert calls it a "travesty and a nightmare."
Lyn Redwood, who spread debunked claims about vaccines, will be in the CDC's Immunization Safety Office, multiple CDC officials tell CBS News.
New CDC vaccine advisors who share RFK Jr.'s skepticism about immunizations are reviewing a long-standing vaccine guidance for infants. Elaine Quijano spoke to a doctor who is concerned about the focus on risks over benefits.
The new vaccine advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention postponed a much-awaited vote on RSV vaccines on Wednesday. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has more.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, removed all 17 members of a committee that issues government recommendations on vaccines. Kennedy said his new panel would restore public trust, but some people are not sure what to believe. Lana Zak went along with a family on their search for answers.
One of the country's biggest food manufacturers is getting on board with Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s plans to stop the industry from using synthetic dyes. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Kraft Heinz said it will remove artificial dyes from its U.S. products by end of 2027 and stop making new products that contain the dyes.
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced eight new advisers to serve on the CDC's vaccine recommendation panel after firing all 17 sitting members earlier this week. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has the details.
One day after he fired the Centers for Disease Control's 17-person vaccine recommendation panel, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced several replacements. The eight new members include the secretary's allies, several of whom have records of vaccine skepticism and spreading misinformation.
News of their removal comes after the firing of the CDC's outside vaccine advisers.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is dismissing the entire 17-member panel of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control on vaccine use. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to Dr. Tom Frieden, who led the CDC from 2009 to 2017.
The proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services slashes CDC and NIH funding in favor of the new Administration for a Healthy America.
For decades, the CDC has enlisted a team to review vaccine safety and effectiveness, as well as recommend who should receive them. On Monday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. let go of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, alleging conflicts of interest among committee members in an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the potential impact.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of a committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccines. He wrote about the decision in an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim has more.
Elaborate skin care routines among teenagers on TikTok might look like a harmless trend at first glance, but could this habit be something more dangerous? CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced he is replacing the entire independent committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine usage, claiming members had too many outside conflicts. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to discuss.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the FDA "to review the latest data on mifepristone," but experts say concerns about the abortion pill's safety are misguided.
Bolton is the third prominent critic of President Trump to be indicted in recent weeks. All three have denied wrongdoing.
President Trump said "great progress" was made in his call with the Russian president Thursday.
The Senate failed to advance a Republican bill to extend government funding and end the shutdown for a 10th time.
The U.S. military struck a sixth boat in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, and there were survivors aboard the vessel, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September.
The U.S. military flew three B-52 bombers on missions near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, as the Trump administration continues to exert pressure on the country.
The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command will retire this year, a high-profile departure as the Trump administration strikes alleged drug boats and pressures Venezuela.
The Justice Department charged two North Texas men with terrorism, accusing them of organizing an antifa-linked July 4 attack on an Alvarado ICE facility.
E-bikes, now a nearly $2 billion market, are exploding in popularity, but increased sales come with increased risks.