Fenit Nirappil

Washington, D.C., United States

Health Reporter at The Washington Post

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Articles

Trump taps MAHA influencer for surgeon general, replacing first pick

6 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Fenit Nirappil |Rachel Roubein

Trump taps MAHA influencer for surgeon general, replacing first pick (washingtonpost.com) Trump taps MAHA influencer for surgeon general, replacing first pick By Fenit Nirappil; Rachel Roubein 2025050723235000 The White House pulled the nomination of Janette Nesheiwat to be the surgeon general in favor of Casey Means, a key figure in the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.
Vocal FDA critic to serve as agency’s top vaccine regulator

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Rachel Roubein |Fenit Nirappil |Carolyn Johnson

Vocal FDA critic to serve as agency’s top vaccine regulator (washingtonpost.com) Vocal FDA critic to serve as agency’s top vaccine regulator By Rachel Roubein; Fenit Nirappil; Carolyn Y. Johnson 2025050620220900 Vinay Prasad, a critic of the Food and Drug Administration, has been tapped as the agency's top regulator of vaccines, gene therapies and the blood supply.
Youth gender transition care criticized in HHS report that conceals authors

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Fenit Nirappil

Youth gender transition care criticized in HHS report that conceals authors (washingtonpost.com) Youth gender transition care criticized in HHS report that conceals authors By Fenit Nirappil 2025050120440600 Gender transition care for transgender children and teens lacks evidence of benefits and poses risks, according to a new report released Thursday by the Trump administration that medical experts described as poor quality research that threatens access to care. The report promoted...
Florida lawmakers pass ban on fluoride in drinking water

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Fenit Nirappil

Florida lawmakers pass ban on fluoride in drinking water (washingtonpost.com) Florida lawmakers pass ban on fluoride in drinking water By Fenit Nirappil 2025042921062000 Florida is poised to outlaw fluoride in drinking water under a bill approved Tuesday by the state legislature, adding the state to a growing backlash against a long-standing public health measure. The legislation heads to Gov.
U.S. autism data project sparks uproar over ethics, privacy and intent

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Ariana Eunjung Cha |Caitlin Gilbert |Fenit Nirappil

U.S. autism data project sparks uproar over ethics, privacy and intent (washingtonpost.com) U.S. autism data project sparks uproar over ethics, privacy and intent By Ariana Eunjung Cha; Caitlin Gilbert; Fenit Nirappil 2025042519111000 The Trump administration has retreated from a controversial plan for a national registry of people with autism just days after announcing it as part of a new health initiative that would link personal medical records to information from pharmacies and...
Challenge to ACA preventive-care panel draws skepticism from Supreme Court

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Justin Jouvenal |Fenit Nirappil

Challenge to ACA preventive-care panel draws skepticism from Supreme Court (washingtonpost.com) Challenge to ACA preventive-care panel draws skepticism from Supreme Court By Justin Jouvenal; Fenit Nirappil 2025042119591500 The Supreme Court appeared skeptical Monday of a challenge to a section of the Affordable Care Act that requires health plans to provide no-cost preventive care such as cancer screenings, immunizations and contraception to millions of Americans. A lawsuit brought by a...
Supreme Court to weigh future of free preventive care

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Fenit Nirappil |Ann E. Marimow

Supreme Court to weigh future of free preventive care (washingtonpost.com) Supreme Court to weigh future of free preventive care By Fenit Nirappil; Ann E. Marimow 2025042110001500 The Supreme Court on Monday will consider the legality of a government panel that makes it possible for Americans to receive preventive health care at no cost, including disease screening and drugs to protect women during pregnancy.
Autism Rate Increased, CDC Says In Report That Contradicts RFK Jr. On Cause

4 weeks ago | southfloridareporter.com | Fenit Nirappil

One in 31 8-year-olds had autism in U.S. communities examined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a small increase from previous years, according to a report released Tuesday. The study comes as autism is attracting intense interest from President Donald Trump and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who have made the condition a priority for the new administration.
Autism rate rose, CDC says in report that contradicts RFK Jr. on the reason

4 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Fenit Nirappil

Autism rate rose, CDC says in report that contradicts RFK Jr. on the reason (washingtonpost.com) Autism rate rose, CDC says in report that contradicts RFK Jr. on the reason By Fenit Nirappil 2025041517000000 One in 31 8-year-olds had autism in U.S. communities examined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a small increase from previous years, according to a report released Tuesday.
Trump health nominee called for ‘corrective care’ for trans youth

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Fenit Nirappil

Trump health nominee called for ‘corrective care’ for trans youth (washingtonpost.com) Trump health nominee called for ‘corrective care’ for trans youth By Fenit Nirappil 2025041211001200 President Donald Trump's pick for a top health post has called for transgender youths to undergo "corrective care" instead of transitioning and has repeated conspiracy theories about the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Washington Post review of his podcast and radio appearances. Brian Christine, a...