Healthcare

Most Americans not getting COVID-19 booster this fall, survey says

By Gabrielle M. Etzel August 1, 2025 5:00 am

FDA requires overdose risk on opioid prescription labels

Gabrielle M. Etzel Jul 31, 2025

Democratic states sue HHS over Medicaid cuts to Planned Parenthood

David Zimmermann Jul 30, 2025

Republican attorneys general urge Congress to ban abortion shield laws

David Zimmermann Jul 30, 2025

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Marty Makary speaks during a news conference on the FDA's intent to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation's food supply at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

FDA commissioner predicts ‘record’ drug approvals this year

Jenny Goldsberry Jul 30, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services testifies during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing for his pending confirmation on Capitol Hill.

RFK Jr. hearing halted as screaming protesters including Ben & Jerry’s co-founder carried out

By Elaine Mallon May 14, 2025 6:14 pm

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifying before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Graeme Jennings, Washington Examiner).

Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first hearings since confirmation

By Gabrielle M. Etzel May 14, 2025 5:41 pm

US overdose deaths dropped by 27% in 2024

By Annabella Rosciglione May 14, 2025 1:39 pm

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services testifies during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing for his pending confirmation on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington.

WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr. testifies on health budget in front of House Appropriations Committee

By Emily Hallas May 14, 2025 9:13 am

President Donald Trump salutes as he greets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman delegations at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Trump says he ‘figured out the system’ in lowering drug prices

By Emily Hallas May 13, 2025 11:16 pm

FILE - Staff with the group, Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, Kristin Turner, of San Francisco, left, Lauren Handy, of Washington, and Caroline Smith, of Washington, right, demonstrate against abortion pills outside of the Supreme Court, Friday, April 21, 2023, ahead of an abortion pill announcement by the court in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Texas lawmakers insert language into abortion pill legislation to protect from constitutional challenges

By Brady Knox May 13, 2025 12:41 pm

President Joe Biden speaks during a church service at Royal Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, S.C., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Small nodule discovered during Biden’s latest prostate exam

By Jenny Goldsberry May 13, 2025 10:42 am

UnitedHealthcare CEO unexpectedly steps down amid company turmoil

By Annabella Rosciglione May 13, 2025 10:34 am

Congress created the 340B drug pricing program in 1992 to offset some of the costs hospitals incur when they treat uninsured and underinsured patients.

Controversial changes to drug pricing program are progressing through state legislatures

By Mia Cathell May 12, 2025 2:17 pm

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent walks at the end of a press conference after two days of closed-door discussions on trade between the United States and China, in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, May 12, 2025.

Scott Bessent optimistic China will boost response to fentanyl trade: ‘Upside surprise’

By Emily Hallas May 12, 2025 1:05 pm

Human Health and Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds press conference with RFK Jr. on prescription drug pricing

By Ross O'Keefe May 12, 2025 9:11 am

At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods

By The Associated Press May 11, 2025 11:53 pm