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FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.

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FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.

The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccines official says he hopes to find common ground with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was picked Thursday by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Department of Health and Human Services.  “What I would ask of him is that he keep an open mind. We’re happy to try to … Read more

Federal government moves to end nonconsensual pelvic exams by students

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Federal government moves to end nonconsensual pelvic exams by students

Federal government moves to end nonconsensual pelvic exams by students – CBS News Watch CBS News Hospitals must now receive informed patient consent for breast, pelvic, prostate and rectal exams performed by medical students — particularly on anesthetized patients, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday. Michelle Mello, professor of law and health … Read more