
Dr. Casey Means, nominated by former President Trump as surgeon general, appeared before the Senate health committee where she emphasized addressing chronic diseases through lifestyle changes. Backed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Means promotes metabolic health and a holistic approach but has expressed skepticism about vaccines and questioned early infant vaccinations. During the hearing, she faced intense questioning from senators over her controversial views on birth control, vaccines, and public health standards, highlighting partisan divisions on health policy.
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