Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been asked to remove certain gender-related words from upcoming research manuscripts. This change follows a new policy from the federal government aiming to restore what it calls “biological truth” in official documents.
Key Facts
- CDC staff received an internal email listing terms like “gender,” “transgender,” and “non-binary” as off-limits in published manuscripts.
- The directive applies to any scientific papers still under review or scheduled for publication.
- A CDC spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the new rules are in accordance with President Trump’s January 20 Executive Orders.
- President Trump also signed an order directing all federal agencies to end programs promoting “gender ideology.”
- Two CDC webpages referencing LGBTQ+ youth and National Transgender HIV Testing Day were removed.
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The Rest of The Story
Inside Medicine, a newsletter that obtained a screenshot of the CDC email, reported that around 20 terms in total must be taken out of official manuscripts.
The Washington Post noted that even common pronouns such as “they/them” could no longer be used.
A CDC spokesperson explained to Fox News Digital that the effort aligns with executive actions signed by President Trump last month.
In addition, the Office of Personnel Management issued a memo instructing federal agencies to end activities that embrace what the administration calls “gender ideology extremism.”
Critics argue that the move overlooks certain groups, pointing to a statement from the National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network’s executive director, Scout, who told The Post, “If you are trying to optimize society, you can’t just pretend some people aren’t in it.”
Commentary
Many people believe these changes will bring some much-needed clarity back to scientific and governmental communications.
Over the last few years, the medical world’s acceptance of multiple genders and the routine use of hormone blockers for youth has been confusing and very disturbing.
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The administration’s stance reflects a desire for public institutions to affirm traditional ideas of male and female as a baseline for medical research.
Supporters say this helps ensure that taxpayer-funded projects do not advance ideologically driven viewpoints.
The CDC is finally removing the dystopian ‘pregnant people’ nonsense.
Pregnant WOMEN are back!!
No more erasing women. Never again. pic.twitter.com/zsjt0wxJB6
— Kristen Mag (@kristenmag) February 1, 2025
It is seen by many as a welcome step toward a more grounded approach in both government and medicine.
The Bottom Line
The CDC is removing gender-related terms from manuscripts in line with a presidential order.
Supporters say this change refocuses federal policy on more clear-cut biological principles, though how it shapes research remains to be seen.
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