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

Republicans settle into post-Dobbs reality for 2026 election

By Gabrielle M. Etzel June 26, 2025 6:00 am

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

US won’t contribute to global vaccine group Gavi until it has ‘re-earned’ trust: RFK Jr.

By Emily Hallas June 25, 2025 2:01 pm

Susan Monarez, President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arrives to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Takeaways from confirmation hearing for Trump CDC director nominee Susan Monarez

By Gabrielle M. Etzel June 25, 2025 1:55 pm

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Washington.

RFK Jr.-appointed board to review ‘cumulative effects’ of childhood vaccines

By Gabrielle M. Etzel June 25, 2025 11:43 am

The Utah Dugway Proving Ground was inspected by the CDC,Â and lawmakers hope the documents will shed light on the shipments' safety lapses.

Newly appointed member Michael Ross withdraws from CDC vaccine safety panel

By Jenny Goldsberry June 25, 2025 10:43 am

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Committee, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

RFK Jr. denies promising Cassidy that he would not change vaccine safety panel

By Gabrielle M. Etzel June 24, 2025 1:22 pm

Bill Gates reacts during a visit with Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the Imperial College University, in central London, Feb. 15, 2023.

Gates Foundation commits $1.6 billion toward worldwide vaccination effort

By Jenny Goldsberry June 24, 2025 9:26 am

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks to reporters after he huddled with Republican senators at a closed-door meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Dr. Oz strikes deal with health insurers to reform prior authorizations

By Ally Goelz and Gabrielle M. Etzel June 23, 2025 4:28 pm

WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz give health insurance announcement

By David Zimmermann June 23, 2025 1:45 pm

Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., talks with reporters as Republicans hold a caucus meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

Kat Cammack blames Democrats for healthcare workers’ unease over ending her ectopic pregnancy

By Emily Hallas June 23, 2025 11:17 am

GOP Medicaid cuts would shutter third of rural hospitals as some lawmakers shrug: ‘Hold your nose’

By Annabella Rosciglione June 23, 2025 8:00 am

Senate rules axe GOP plan to push food stamp costs to states

By Gabrielle M. Etzel June 21, 2025 10:29 am