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

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. listens during a press conference about Utah's new fluoride ban, food additives, and SNAP funds legislation, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City.

RFK Jr. gets pushback from MAHA on vaccines and measles response

By Gabrielle M. Etzel April 8, 2025 4:10 pm

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits University of Utah to discuss Utah's new fluoride ban and food additives legislation, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City.

RFK Jr. directs CDC not to recommend fluoride in water systems

By Emily Hallas April 8, 2025 9:00 am

Couple of two sad and depressed old people sitting on the sofa at home looking outside the window. Lockdown and quarantine lifestyle indoor.

Life expectancy increased in 2022 but not enough to make up for pandemic loss

By Gabrielle M. Etzel April 8, 2025 12:01 am

Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, Jan. 19, 2003.

Hantavirus: What to know about rare disease from mice

By Gabrielle M. Etzel April 7, 2025 3:07 pm

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives before President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington.

RFK Jr. to hold up Utah as MAHA superstar in wake of state’s fluoride ban

By Gabrielle M. Etzel April 7, 2025 12:12 pm

RFK Jr. backs MMR vaccine after second measles-related death in Texas

By Zach LaChance April 6, 2025 6:36 pm

A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is on display at the Lubbock Health Department Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.

Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases are nearing 500

By Associated Press April 6, 2025 12:30 pm

Trump reverses Biden decision to cover weight loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid

By Ross O'Keefe April 4, 2025 8:07 pm

A box of ivermectin is shown in a pharmacy as pharmacists work in the background, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Georgia.

Idaho legislature sends ivermectin deregulation bill to governor

By Gabrielle M. Etzel April 4, 2025 11:24 am

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during an event announcing proposed changes to SNAP and food dye legislation, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Martinsburg, W. Va.

RFK Jr. suggests 20% of HHS firings were mistakes and will be reinstated

By Emily Hallas April 3, 2025 10:47 pm

Dr. Oz confirmed to oversee Medicare and Medicaid

By Gabrielle M. Etzel April 3, 2025 4:31 pm

Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) arrives as Republicans meet to decide who to nominate to be the new House speaker, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

Republican House panel chairman opposes Medicaid cuts but says it has ‘inefficiencies’

By Ross O'Keefe April 2, 2025 5:59 pm