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Fears grow over RFK Jr. potentially playing a role at HHS if Trump wins

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is increasingly likely to become secretary of Health and Human Services if former President Donald Trump wins, sparking frustration among Democrats and public health officials as he gains influence within the former president's transition team. Speculation about Kennedy's future role has been heightened by recent comments by Nicole Shanahan, who was Kennedy's running mate until he suspended his campaign last month.

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Majority of Florida voters support abortion rights ballot measure: poll

A majority of Florida voters say they support a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, according to a new poll released Friday by The Hill/Emerson College Poll.

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Governor Newsom Proposes Emergency Regulations to Protect Children from Harmful Marijuana Products

California Governor Gavin Newsom (Democrat) on Friday announced emergency regulations that would ban hemp products that contain THC in an effort to protect children from potential toxic effects.

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Local and state headlines on health care:

Legionnaires' disease outbreak 3 deaths new york Nursing home (ABC News)
Tensions rise Direct current As a community health center More staff leaving (The Washington Post)
countryside North Carolina Pharmacies are struggling Stay open (North Carolina Health News)

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What we're reading

Other notable health news from the media:

The “miracle molecule” Reducing fentanyl deaths Cut it in half or increase the number of people who become addicted (POLITICO)
Nighttime light pollution Increased risk In Alzheimer's disease research,Guardian)
The United States: More serious mpox stock (NBC News)

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New poll finds Florida and Texas within margin of error in Harris vs. Trump race

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Dick Cheney endorses Harris for president

Former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney, who served under former President George W. Bush, said Friday he supports Vice President Harris. read more