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2. **DEI and NIH**: President Trump issued an executive order eliminating DEI programs, affecting federal funding for underrepresented groups. The NIH suspended contract work with underprivileged students, while CDC told those working with WHO to halt activities until guidance arrives.
3. **Public Trust**: Americans trust few health leaders—just 40% consider either Robert F. Kennedy Jr. or Dr. Mehmet Oz reliable sources of health advice.
4. **ADHD and Stimulants**: Adderall shortages have led to increased prescriptions for stimulants like Focalin in kids with ADHD, raising concerns about misdiagnosis.
5. **DEA Regulations**: The Trump administration is likely to finalize a rule on controlled substance registration via telehealth following Biden’s proposal.
6. **Life Expectancy Gaps**: Racial disparities in life expectancy remain significant, with Black and Hispanic communities lagging despite some regional improvements pre-pandemic.
7. **Trump’s Impact**: Despite the DEI ban, questions linger about its effects on federal programs like NIH and CDC.
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Source: https://www.statnews.com/2025/01/28/health-news-dei-nih-who-children-with-adhd-adderall-rfk-jr-vaccine-safety-morning-rounds