Surgeons general also have sometimes used the office to advocate on issues related to vaccination — though the office has no ...

Means was interrogated by senators from both sides of the dais about her positions on vaccines, abortion and contraception and pesticides.

Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means is set to appear before the Senate health committee as she seeks approval to be U.S. surgeon general.

In an one hour and 47 minute-address, he also warned Iran against pursuing a nuclear weapons programme and hit out at "crazy" Democrats.