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Dr. Oz's Dubious Claims; Bird Flu Found in Raw Milk; Whooping Cough Surges

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Here are some of the that Mehmet Oz, MD, president-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead CMS, has endorsed over the years. (NBC News)

Trump's choice of health leaders -- including Marty Makary, MD, for FDA commissioner; Dave Weldon, MD, for CDC director; and Janette Nesheiwat, MD, for surgeon general -- are , experts warn. (Washington Post)

And Trump selected America First Policy Institute CEO . (NPR)

At least three people advising on hiring decisions for HHS are anti-vaccine activists, Politico reported.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, told municipalities in his state to because of what he called the "neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure." (NBC News)

FDA researchers presented preliminary research on how the asthma drug montelukast (Singulair) affects the brain; the drug has carried a black box warning about since 2020. (Reuters)

, California's public health department announced; the product in question is now being recalled.

Over 100 Republican lawmakers asked for an awarded to Planned Parenthood and other health centers in the last 3 years. (The Hill)

Meanwhile, on the day after the U.S. presidential election. (Newsweek)

Ready-to-eat-meat including seasoned pork feet and chicken quarter legs are behind another listeria outbreak that has killed an infant and hospitalized at least 9 others, .

Even without nicotine, vaping has and oxygen levels, according to a study to be presented at the Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA) annual meeting.

Another study from RSNA found that levothyroxine -- a thyroid medicine commonly prescribed to older adults -- .

Why the U.S. medical community wants . (CBS News)

A global report on femicide found that the most dangerous place for women and girls is , where 60% of such deaths occurred last year by a partner or family member. (The Guardian)

? A small study weighs in. (NBC News)

U.S. cases of since this time last year. (STAT)

Colorado dentist James Toliver Craig, who has been accused of killing his wife by in order to start a new life with a lover, is now facing new charges. (People)

Pat King, a prominent figure from Canada's trucker restrictions was found guilty on five counts, including mischief, and could face years in prison. (AP)

Dengue fever cases high this year -- and climate change likely played a significant role. (NPR)