Some of those fired by the Department of Health and Human Services have been rehired. Amid mass layoffs, this keeps happening.

Cuts to federal programs that have long-standing roles in public protection have been layered on top of massive funding reductions to state and local health departments.

Eating more fiber comes with other benefits, too, said registered dietician nutritionist Chelsey Amer: “When you focus [on] boosting fiber intake, you’ll also consume more of other shortfall nutrients, like vitamins A, D, E and C, which are found in fruits and vegetables, or the magnesium and iron found in beans.”

Employees across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have begun receiving notices of dismissal in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people.

The Harney County Sheriff's Office said more than 1,200 people were under the highest level of evacuation orders.

Katherine Wells was celebrated early during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then public health became a political litmus test.

According to Harris County Public Health, the child, who is under 18, has no history of travel. Officials are also working to track anyone who may have been in close contact with the patient.

Key public health programs could end if the funding isn't restored, the lawsuit said. Here's how these funds are used in California.