October 12, 2026
In financial filings, Casey Means stated that she would liquidate holdings in companies that sell personal devices, supplements, tobacco and
Susan Monarez is set to provide her first detailed account of her ouster in testimony before the Senate Health Committee
The committee, whose members were appointed by the health secretary and include vaccine skeptics, will meet on Thursday to review
The parasitic infection schistosomiasis affects an estimated 200 million people globally, many of them children. But campaigns to identify and
Regulators sent about 100 warning letters this week to drug advertisers, including to Hims & Hers, a major online provider
America’s cancer research system, which has helped save millions of lives, is under threat in one of its most productive
“Fit for Life,” which she wrote with her husband, was a best seller in the 1980s promoting good health ahead
His innovations, including homelike delivery rooms and birthing pools, were based on his belief that “human birth cannot work as
After climbing in the business world, she received a dire diagnosis, spurring her to found leading nonprofit groups to promote
Contraceptives bought by U.S.A.I.D. have been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse. The U.S. government said the products were destroyed,
The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had been
The health secretary has begun a full-on assault against vaccines but has taken a more restrained approach to pesticides and
If the results are promising, veterinarians hope to give the shots to wild Hawaiian monk seals, which are endangered.
Behind the scenes, major pharmaceutical companies and Trump-tied billionaires are furiously lobbying in opposite directions over proposed anti-China measures.
The administration is proposing a return to a 1990s-era policy that kept most drug ads off TV. That could dent
Texas and New York are at the leading edge of an escalating states’ rights battle over the mailing of abortion
In the 1980s, when government lagged in its response to the disease, he solicited private support for prevention and treatment.
Neurologists are exploring medications that would help the brain recover after a stroke or traumatic injury.
By promoting suspicions about the institutions he oversees, critics say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing public health. He says
He started fighting wildfires as a teenager. After inhaling smoke on the front lines for six seasons, he faced an
Studies over the last decade of acetaminophen use in pregnancy — including a recent scientific review — have yielded mixed
The researcher and author Jean Twenge has a prescription for the harmful effects of screen time on children. If only
The upcoming U.S. Dietary Guidelines will instead be influenced by a competing study, favored by industry, which found that moderate
Scammers are using A.I. tools to make it look as if medical professionals are promoting dubious health care products.
During often tense exchanges, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his positions on Covid vaccines, the Centers for Disease
A survey shows employers expect a sharp increase in benefit costs for next year, and many will want workers to
California, Oregon and Washington said they would work together to review scientific data, saying the C.D.C. could no longer be
In the world of presidential health, distrust and speculation run so rampant that even Mr. Trump’s online assurance that he
Changes in screening recommendations over a decade ago may have inadvertently resulted in later diagnosis of the most common cancer
After six months of turmoil, the loss of the new director and a round of high-profile resignations marks a new
Patients are flooding medical practices with reports of the telltale signs of Covid and questions about whether they will be
After she lost her son to an overdose, Serena Fallon went on a quest to hold someone accountable for his
Authoritarians have long feared and suppressed science as a rival for social influence. Experts see President Trump as borrowing some
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s assault may have dealt lasting damage to the agency, experts fear, with harsh consequences for public
State laws and regulatory chaos are driving the country’s largest pharmacy chains to require prescriptions or hold back altogether unless
The selection of Jim O’Neill, a former Silicon Valley executive, drew objections from Democrats, who noted his lack of medical
The conflict that has put rebels in control of much of the east of the country has left victims with
A network of hospitals and cancer centers dedicated to early phase trials of novel treatments will no longer receive federal
Lawyers for the agency’s chief, Susan Monarez, insist that the impasse with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can only
Susan Monarez was said to have refused to adopt Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s stance on vaccination policy.
The agency’s fall recommendations underscore the goals of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to limit access to the vaccines,
The patient had traveled to Central America, where an outbreak of myiasis, an infection by screwworm larvae, has been ravaging
Family estrangement can bring up big, difficult emotions, and it’s not always about parents and children.
San Francisco, Philadelphia and others are retreating from “harm reduction” strategies that have helped reduce deaths but which critics, including
Researchers in China placed a lung from a genetically modified pig into a brain-dead man, with mixed results.
For some cultures, the practice of cranial deformation may have offered individuals a path to privilege later in their lives.
Health issues prevented the women, who were in their 80s, from climbing out, officials said. They became unresponsive after overheating
President Trump’s planned pharmaceutical tariffs threaten to hit many of the most common and well-known drugs that Americans take.
More Americans are choosing burials in which everything is biodegradable.
It is not just a scourge of the Middle Ages. Plague still exists, though it is rare. Here’s what to
Panel members have been given a broad mandate, despite pleas from C.D.C. employees asking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to stop
Lawmakers allocated $6 billion this fiscal year for PEPFAR, the H.I.V. prevention and treatment program, but the administration has indicated
These coaches help professional athletes achieve their goals through mental preparation — and they could help you, too.
The U.S. Forest Service has fought decades of efforts to better protect its crews — sending them into smoke without
To understand the virus’s re-emergence in America in 2025, some experts are looking to a past epidemic that had a
The administration has pledged to end support for Housing First, the approach behind the V.A.’s greatest housing success story.
A small, preliminary study found that marathoners were much more likely to have precancerous growths. Experts aren’t sure why.
Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China and other places that have not seen
Medicaid pays for most of the in-home care that lets disabled Americans live independently. Will coming cuts put that care
Simply giving money to poor families at certain times reduced deaths among young children by nearly half, a new study
The U.S. Forest Service has been sending out crews to fight fires without the recommended masks for decades. Hannah Dreier,
While thousands of people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States each year, deaths are uncommon, according to
The report is not final, but indicates good news for the food and agriculture industries.
A draft of an upcoming White House report on children’s health was not as harsh toward the agriculture industry as
The dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has disrupted the global supply chain that provides a therapeutic food, leaving thousands of malnourished children
A guitarist in a death metal band was one of several people who found that personalized deep brain stimulation eased
Manufacturing in Ireland has long helped many American drug companies pay lower taxes. But that strategy was designed for a
International charities warned that, left unchecked, the disease’s spread might exacerbate similar outbreaks across the African region for weeks or
In its campaign against “woke” science, the Trump administration has closed down studies and programs focused on the gaps between
The system for compensating people injured by vaccines needs significant reform. But the health secretary could alter it in ways
If you’ve lost yourself in a relationship, it may be time to untangle your identities and establish clearer boundaries.
Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., federal officials may withdraw an endorsement for the vaccine in younger children.
The former Texas governor and Trump energy secretary has now dedicated his life to promoting the powerful psychedelic ibogaine.
As products like weed gummies proliferate, more children and teens are suffering symptoms including seizures and life-threatening breathing problems.
Young adults without jobs that provide insurance find that their options are limited and expensive. The problem is about to
Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a
Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.
President Trump’s laissez-faire approach is notable, given that the development of the Covid vaccine was seen as one of his
Seven nonnative species reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a study by researchers in Connecticut shows, offering
The president posted talking points provided by one firm that donated millions, and his administration delayed a change on coverage
While many officials and scientists embrace other parts of the secretary’s agenda, his stance on vaccines is alienating allies who
An ancient hybrid of tomatoes and potato-like plants may have given rise to the modern spud, a new study suggests.
The source of the illness has not been conclusively identified more than a week after people began getting sick.
That kind of shot was first used during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the health secretary has been sharply critical of
Researchers at King’s College London will track the experiences of up to 3,000 children and teenagers who are being treated
In unpublished research, researchers found live virus on equipment, in wastewater and in the air in so-called milking parlors.
Trisomy 18 is normally fatal within weeks of birth. But some parents are getting more time — with surgeries, luck
The new report paints a sobering picture of immunizations as infectious diseases like measles surge across the United States.
Tatiana Andia knew Colombia would permit her a medically assisted death. She took her country with her on the journey
Why Republicans think that insurance should be tied to employment — and that it’s not essential to have at all.
Four radioactive wasp nests may indicate previously undetected environmental contamination at the decades-old Savannah River Site. Here’s what to know.
Generations of Americans who struggled to complete a pull-up in front of their classmates winced as President Trump announced that
As male social circles shrink, female partners say they have to meet more social and emotional needs.
The administration has not put forward a clear legal authority to compel drugmakers to reduce their prices.
The device stimulates the vagus nerve, signaling the body to tamp down the inflammation that contributes to the disease.
The agency’s new leader must contend with reduced budgets, mass layoffs, political tumult and a boss determined to reshape public
As a longtime Washington Post reporter and an author of 10 books, he held corporate America accountable for safe pharmaceuticals
After turning down several new drugs and restricting use of another, Dr. Vinay Prasad drew the ire of the right-wing
In the latest quarter, higher costs were felt across the company’s vast health insurance operations.
Many pharmaceutical products made in Europe will face a 15 percent tariff, pinching manufacturers and potentially leading to higher drug
The conglomerate was viewed as one of the most successful companies in America, but patients are enraged and investors have
Federal guidelines no longer recommend flu vaccines containing a preservative, used in a small percentage of vaccines, that has been
His company, the Chiron Corporation, contributed important scientific discoveries toward treatments for H.I.V., hepatitis B, diabetes and more.
A lawyer for the family of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr said he died on July 18 after contracting a deadly infectious
Coronary artery calcium testing can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a patient’s risk. Yet the
On Thursday, the giant health care conglomerate announced that it had “proactively reached out” to the Justice Department, after reports
Eight therapists share lessons they find themselves repeating again and again.
Therapists are cautious about sharing personal information. When they fall ill or die unexpectedly, the shock can be shattering.
If you’ve noticed that certain baked goods are more tolerable abroad, it may not be all in your head.
She was the last of four sisters who became a Depression-era sensation, performing onstage. Offstage, they endured abuse and were
In a public letter, employees of the National Science Foundation accused the administration of politicizing the agency and impeding scientific
From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves.
Some women’s symptoms improved quickly after taking the pill, but depression persisted in others. Doctors are trying to learn which
An agency-sponsored forum included critics of psychiatry who believe the drugs can harm a developing fetus. Other experts said antidepressants
Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting in childhood.
People across the United States have endured rushed or premature attempts to remove their organs. Some were gasping, crying or
Under pressure from the federal government to increase organ transplants, hospitals and organ procurement organizations across the country are rushing
Dr. Marty Makary, the agency’s commissioner, said too many women avoid hormone therapy because the risks have been overstated.
People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills
The regulator had asked Sarepta Therapeutics to halt all shipments of its therapy, Elevidys, after three patients died from liver
The start-up, called Truemed, helps people buy meat and mattresses with money that isn’t subject to federal income tax. But
It was a startling, almost unbelievable, allegation. It turned out to be untrue. On June 25, Russell Vought, the director
Specialized hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and home health agencies provide rehab therapy. Insurers may limit the services you can get.
Susan Burton, reporter and host of the podcast “The Retrievals,” talks about the alarming number of patients who report feeling
Zackie Achmat, once at the center of South Africa’s push for lifesaving H.I.V. treatment, has come out of retirement as
The concept, centered around healing your ‘inner child,’ is catchy. Here’s what experts have to say.
Susan Burton, reporter and host of the podcast “The Retrievals,” talks about the alarming number of patients who report feeling
The resident died from pneumonic plague, the first such death in Coconino County, Ariz., since 2007, the county said.
The letters, many of which were already available online, detail why the regulators initially declined to approve some drugs. All
Doctors and hospitals were subpoenaed for private information on gender-related care for minors, the latest move by the Trump administration
An analysis by the American Association for the Advancement of Science shows the impact of the administration’s budget plan on
The task force recommends which screenings and other preventive health measures must be covered by insurance.
The N.I.H. has terminated hundreds of diversity grants awarded to young scientists, many of whom come from the very places
Experts worry that if vaccination rates do not improve, deadly outbreaks will become the new normal.
On the road with a 68,000-pound tractor-trailer that crisscrosses West Virginia, saving lives.
How the new health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is dismantling the agency.
The regulatory agency confronts a future determined by a health secretary hostile to its mission.
New restrictions on Covid shots run counter to scientific evidence, the groups said.
The health secretary has used peer pressure to persuade food makers to nix synthetic dyes. The candy industry is holding
Scientists show that the frequency of a set of words seems to have increased in published study abstracts since ChatGPT
President Trump’s domestic policy law jeopardizes plans to reopen one rural county’s hospital — and health coverage for hundreds of
He turned a tiny family business into a billion-dollar weight-loss empire by replacing calorie counting and forbidden foods with “just
Looking back at an awkward moment in the history of adolescent psychology.
Despite the unspeakable horror of her youth, she embraced a school of psychotherapy that stresses empathy and the belief that
Records show that a top U.S. regulator rejected the recommendations of agency experts and limited the use of Covid vaccines.
More medicines will be spared from Medicare price negotiations, a change that is projected to wipe out billions in savings
Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?
As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and
A medical doctor and former nun, she found an affordable way to expand palliative care in the developing world, bringing
Despite resistance from the medical establishment, he found systemic ways to reduce errors, paving the way for a global standard.
Experts have long pointed to inflammation as a natural part of getting older. But a new paper suggests it might
Hints of a more skeptical approach to immunizations have already surfaced.
The directive, in a memo issued Tuesday, came after two court rulings that questioned the Trump administration’s swift cuts to
Significant numbers of older people have the condition. Many find relief with an effective treatment that is being more widely
The reconstituted C.D.C. panel will revisit the standard vaccination schedule. The former head of an anti-vaccine group is now a
He walked away from his family’s hugely successful ice cream business to crusade for a plant-based diet and against cruelty
A new drug that gives almost complete protection against the virus was to be administered across Africa this year. Now,
Critics saw in the move the beginnings of a more restrictive approach to providing vaccines to Americans.
Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, was detained in February after failing to declare scientific samples she was carrying into the
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that the agency, Gavi, had “ignored the science” in immunizing children around the world.
The administration has gutted agencies like U.S.A.I.D., and President Trump has denigrated their work as wasteful and rife with fraud.
The Senate health committee chairman said new members of a key advisory panel who were appointed by Robert F. Kennedy
Video from a national park in Uganda depicted a parade of predatory species feeding on and dispersing fruit bats that
In recent extraordinary moves, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired and replaced a team that makes vaccine recommendations
Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as
From a lone clinic in Texas to an entire school district in North Dakota, the virus is upending daily life
Temperatures in Central Park are forecast to soar into the high 90s on Monday and Tuesday, but it will feel
Once nearly eradicated, the “old man’s disease” is back and suffocating younger miners. Federal cuts risk putting a solution further
Most in a small group of patients receiving a stem cell-based infusion no longer needed insulin, but the drug may
Major companies had faced mounting pressure to stop denying or stalling authorization of coverage for treatments and prescriptions.
Proponents say that manually stimulating acupressure points can ease a variety of maladies.
About 70,000 years ago in Africa, humans expanded into more extreme environments, a new study finds, setting the stage for
The drug could change the course of the AIDS epidemic. But the Trump administration has gutted the programs that might
Limits on travel and visa appointments have delayed or prevented foreign doctors from entering the country for jobs set to
Dr. Fiona Havers is influential among researchers who study immunizations. The wholesale dismissal of the agency’s scientific advisers crossed the
Experts weigh in on what to bring for a healthy, stress-free trip.
The budget cuts threaten global progress on everything from heart disease to H.I.V. — and could affect American drug companies,
The judge accused the Trump administration of discriminating against racial minorities and L.G.B.T.Q. people and ordered the government to restore
Every breath you take, they really may be watching you.
She was a proponent of natural childbirth when she joined the group that produced the candid guide to women’s health.
Three of the health secretary’s picks to replace fired members of an influential panel that sets U.S. vaccine policies have
Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.
The state’s governor signed legislation to allow clinical trials of a psychedelic drug that shows promise for veterans in treating
When U.C.L.A. psychologists first proposed teaching adults with autism how to date, funders wouldn’t go near it. Now we are
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, dismissed 17 scientific advisers to the C.D.C. Critics fear newly appointed members will
From viruses to humans, life makes microproteins that have evaded discovery until now.
The health secretary promised not to pick “anti-vaxxers.” But some public health leaders accused him of breaking his word.
Pesticides are a leading means of suicide. The tiny nation of Suriname is working to restrict access to one of
Republicans targeting safety net programs once invoked women they claimed were living lavishly on government funds. Now as they seek
Senators criticized the head of the National Institutes of Health for not taking responsibility for Trump administration cuts to research
Conditions like A.D.H.D. and autism can make starting and completing tasks feel impossible, but experts say there are workarounds.
The U.S. health secretary chose to “retire” members of a committee that makes significant decisions about who receives immunizations, including
The U.S. health secretary said people should have access to experimental therapies including unregulated uses of stem cells. But some
The outbreak has been tied to multiple brown organic and brown cage-free egg brands distributed to grocery stores in seven
Elon Musk has said that he used ketamine as a treatment in the past, but he denied reports that he
A new study shows how the technology deployed in Covid vaccines helped scientists coax the virus out of hiding.
Though the Sackler name was tarnished over Purdue Pharma’s role in the opioid crisis, Arthur Sackler’s should not be, she
U.S. and state officials say the consolidation of the public health agency’s vast trove of information could expose patients and
A federal investigation found a Kentucky nonprofit pushed hospital workers toward surgery despite signs of revival in patients.
The states consider it a move to force the F.D.A. to review and acknowledge extensive research showing the pill’s safety.