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Health Secretary Restructures HHS, Cuts Jobs and Research

1/3/2026

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has restructured the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), eliminating thousands of jobs and cutting billions from research.
The changes include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ceasing to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children.
Critics warn these moves threaten scientific integrity.
Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) promotes healthy eating and fitness but faces scrutiny for unscientific claims.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has restructured the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), eliminating thousands of jobs and cutting billions from research.
The changes include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ceasing to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children.
Critics warn these moves threaten scientific integrity.
Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) promotes healthy eating and fitness but faces scrutiny for unscientific claims.