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

Planned Parenthood signage is displayed outside of a health care clinic in Los Angeles, California on May 16, 2023.

Planned Parenthood mystery: Why megabill defunding was shortened to just a year

By Gabrielle M. Etzel July 16, 2025 6:00 am

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary, from left, Secretary of Health & Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins make a toast with ice cream cones following a ceremony alongside the International Dairy Foods Association announcing that major U.S. ice cream makers will phase out artificial colors by the end of 2027, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Monday, July 14, 2025 in Washington.

These foods may look different as companies swap out additives targeted by MAHA

By Emily Hallas July 15, 2025 12:31 pm

FDA accepts MAHA-approved natural gardenia blue food dye

By Annabella Rosciglione July 14, 2025 3:59 pm

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, center, talks after a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, June. 17, 2025, in Washington.

Dr. Oz says Congress saved Medicaid from ‘being at risk of bankruptcy’

By Jenny Goldsberry July 14, 2025 3:03 pm

SFLAction President Kristan Hawkins speaks during an anti-abortion rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Is the proliferation of abortion pills poisoning the water?

By Callie Patteson and Gabrielle M. Etzel July 13, 2025 8:00 am

Anti-abortion group credits Trump with recent success of movement

By David Zimmermann July 11, 2025 8:05 pm

NIH to phase out dog and cat testing days after Republican complaints

By Ross O'Keefe July 11, 2025 12:00 pm

Trump DOJ files to lift judge’s pause on Planned Parenthood defunding measure

By Gabrielle M. Etzel July 11, 2025 11:39 am

President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Washington.

Trump administration bars illegal immigrants from swath of federal programs

By Gabrielle M. Etzel July 10, 2025 10:57 am

Senate panel advances Trump nominee for CDC amid vaccine policy controversy

By Gabrielle M. Etzel July 9, 2025 10:37 am

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins testifies during the House Committee on Appropriations subcommittee budget hearing on Capitol Hill, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington.

Veterans Affairs to cut staff by roughly 30,000 by end of September

By Emily Hallas July 7, 2025 7:02 pm

Planned Parenthood South Carolina spokeswoman Vicki Ringer speaks at a news conference about the Supreme Court ruling allowing states to block Planned Parenthood from receiving money for health services on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Judge blocks provision defunding Planned Parenthood in GOP megabill

By Ally Goelz July 7, 2025 6:03 pm