Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running. Associated Press
SNAP benefits will restart, but it will be half the normal payment About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of the month. Jennifer Ludden
Huggies maker Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue One of the biggest mergers of the year, worth $49 billion, comes just weeks after the Trump administration linked the common painkiller to autism, which the company is fighting. Alina Selyukh
To optimize health, sync your habits with your body clock. Here's how Scientists say the return to "standard time" is good for our health. But the time change can be disruptive and we must also adjust to more winter darkness. Syncing our habits to our body clock helps. Allison Aubrey
How one legal team is building support for people with cognitive disabilities The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office has an unusual unit at its office: A team dedicated to working with defendants who have cognitive disabilities. The office helps these people access treatment. Meg Anderson
Public health leaders are meeting to figure out how to counter the MAHA movement Public health leaders and researchers are kicking off a meeting in Washington, D.C., to discuss how to counter what they see as dangerous ideas coming from the Make America Healthy Again movement. Pien Huang
The Trump administration move to study aluminum in vaccines worries scientists Aluminum has been added to certain vaccines for decades to boost their effect on the immune system, and has been shown to be safe. But, the Trump administration may be considering removing it. Rob Stein
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Candy is dandy but trick or treat for UNICEF has heft. And this year it turns 75! The idea of asking kids to collect coins for needy children abroad was born of one couple's desire to add meaning to Halloweening. Some say it's now more important than ever. Ari Daniel
What to watch for during Casey Means' confirmation hearing for surgeon general While she completed medical school, she never finished residency, and is likely to face tough questions from senators about her qualifications and views on vaccines. Selena Simmons-Duffin
