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Health · United StatesRFK Jr and Vance refer hospitals to DOJ over transgender treatments for minors
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Vice President JD Vance announced referrals of hospitals and clinics to the Department of Justice and HHS Inspector General over possible federal law violations. A report titled 'Wolves in White Coats' alleges $50m in miscoded billing for puberty-blocking drugs and claims facilities profited from transgender treatments for minors.
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MaineHealth to close Lincoln Hospital’s labour unit, 12th in state since 2015
MaineHealth’s trustees voted to close the labour and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, leaving three counties without obstetric services. The decision, opposed by state officials and community groups, follows 11 other maternity unit closures in Maine since 2015 and will move services to Brunswick.
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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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