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

Novo Nordisk applies for FDA approval in tightening race for weight loss pill

By Gabrielle M. Etzel April 22, 2025 11:07 am

The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2024.

Supreme Court skeptical of undoing Obamacare preventive coverage mandates

By Gabrielle M. Etzel April 21, 2025 1:09 pm

Construction scaffolding is in place at the Supreme Court Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Washington.

Obamacare mandates at stake in Supreme Court arguments

By Gabrielle M. Etzel and Kaelan Deese April 21, 2025 7:00 am

Health department staff members enter the Andrews County Health Department measles clinic carrying doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Andrews, Texas.

Measles cases passes 800 with outbreaks in several states — here’s what to know

By Associated Press April 19, 2025 8:51 am

FDA drug reauthorization process muddled after pharma fee negotiators laid off

By Jack Birle April 18, 2025 11:34 am

UnitedHealth Group expects 2018 adjusted earnings of $12.30 to $12.60 per share, up from its initial forecast of $10.55 to $10.85.

UnitedHealthcare stocks plunge as forecast Medicare costs rise

By Elaine Mallon April 17, 2025 2:09 pm

NIH scientist retires after 20 years citing ‘censorship’ under RFK Jr.

By Jenny Goldsberry April 17, 2025 9:59 am

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, listens during opening statements during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Nov. 4, 2021, in Washington.

Five years ago: Fauci dismissed lab leak theory even as advisers privately doubted

By Gabrielle M. Etzel April 17, 2025 6:00 am

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference on the Autism report by the CDC at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

RFK Jr. announces studies coming on links between autism and environmental toxins: ‘Remove the taboos’

By Emily Hallas April 16, 2025 2:15 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.

WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr. addresses rising autism rates as CDC releases new data

By Brady Knox April 16, 2025 10:46 am

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Schumer calls for Social Security chief to resign as Democrats attack DOGE cuts: ‘Hatchet man’

By Emily Hallas April 15, 2025 5:16 pm

Indiana Governor Mike Braun is joined by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz as he announces his Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Indiana and Arkansas move to cut soda from food stamp programs

By Gabrielle M. Etzel April 15, 2025 4:25 pm