Nicole Saphier, a breast cancer radiologist, is the president’s third nominee for surgeon general. Will she get confirmed?
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Trump pulls Casey Means’ stalled surgeon general nomination, announces new pick
President Trump says he’s nominating former Fox News Channel contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means’ path forward stalled in the Senate over questions about her experience and her stance on vaccines.
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Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts
During a confirmation hearing, senators asked Dr. Casey Means about her current positions and her past statements on a range of public health issues.
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Casey Means, Trump’s new pick for surgeon general, faces pushback
Casey Means, President Trump’s new pick for U.S. surgeon general faces questions about her medical qualifications. And despite RFK Jr’s support, some in the MAHA movement are lobbying against her.
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Trump picks Casey Means for surgeon general, after first nominee withdraws
Dr. Janette Nesheiwat withdrew her nomination for Surgeon General after questions about her credentials. Dr. Casey Means has a medical degree from Stanford and a best-selling book on metabolic health.
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Is one drink a day OK? Here’s what to consider
On the heels of the Surgeon General’s warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there’s growing consensus that less is better. But how much is enough? Here’s what the experts recommend.
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What to know about Trump’s picks for CDC, FDA and surgeon general
In a flurry of picks on Friday evening, Trump named three choices for top health jobs. Together they would help the incoming president shift the priorities of agencies that are key to public health.
