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- Health · United States
CDC confirms first permanent director in a year with Dr. Erica Schwartz
The US Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director on 5 August 2026, ending a nearly year-long vacancy. Schwartz, the agency’s 22nd director, takes over an agency that has lost over a quarter of its workforce since 2025 and faced repeated leadership changes under the Trump administration.
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Health · United StatesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. launches YouTube cooking show promoting red meat and dairy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. debuted a YouTube cooking show on 30 July 2026, advocating a diet centred on red meat, whole milk, and eggs. His recipes, costing under $5 per serving, aim to combat obesity and chronic disease but clash with established research on saturated fats and heart health.
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