Health news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Health on Thursday, October 29, 2026: RFK Jr. allows unapproved peptides; climate health crisis grows. Also: Health Secretary Kennedy announces plan to make six unapproved peptides available for temporary sale; FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's decision to ease peptides access restrictions.

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Headlines

Health Secretary Kennedy announces plan to make six unapproved peptides available for temporary sale.The Washington Post · Oct 29, 1:34 AM

FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's decision to ease peptides access restrictions.PBS · Oct 28, 9:20 PM
Report: three in four NFL players who died since 2008 may have had brain disease CTE.Everyday Health · Oct 28, 11:48 PM
Oregon's extreme climate hazard days have quadrupled over the past two decades, new study finds.Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Oct 29, 12:15 AM
Most teens who used AI for mental health support wanted additional help, survey shows.News-Medical · Oct 28, 11:35 PM
Japan's Fujita Health University seeks approval for uterus transplant research study.The Japan Times · Oct 29, 1:51 AM
Healthcare merger researcher says consolidations since 2000 are driving up costs significantly.MPR News · Oct 28, 7:15 PM

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