There was a different vibe at the U.N. General Assembly. 5 attendees weigh in It's the first high level U.N. gathering since the U.S. foreign aid cuts under the Trump Administration. What were people thinking — and talking about? Gabrielle Emanuel
RFK Jr. 'rejects' a U.N. declaration on non-communicable diseases Global health leaders expressed dismay at Kennedy's objection but vowed to move forward without the support of the U.S. Gabrielle Emanuel
'Long history of blaming mothers': Trump's Tylenol warning echoes past misconceptions Medical scholars say, efforts to find a singular cause for autism has historically led to scrutinizing parents and fueling stigma about autism Juliana Kim
The U.N. utters the word: Dementia For the first time, the United Nations has issued a political declaration pledging to address dementia. Will it make a difference? Gabrielle Emanuel
Trump advises parents on hepatitis B vaccine. Here's why doctors say he's wrong It's unusual for Presidents to give medical advise. But this week President Trump told parents to delay giving their kids a hep b shot until they turn 12. Doctors say this is bad and dangerous advice. Maria Godoy
Leucovorin for autism? Many scientists — and parents — are skeptical President Trump says an old drug that acts like a vitamin can reduce autism symptoms in many children. The science doesn't support that claim. Yuki Noguchi
'It's really scary': Mississippi raises alarm as infant mortality rate rises Officials in Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency after infant mortality rates in the state rose. Doctors and women on the front lines of the crisis discuss the obstacles they face. Katia Riddle
Experts say Trump's guidance on hepatitis B vaccine and babies is dangerous In a press conference this week, President Trump said there's no reason to give babies the Hepatitis B vaccine. But pediatricians and infectious disease experts say this guidance is dangerous. Maria Godoy
8 walking and biking safety tips that just might save your life In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe. Malaka Gharib
California is seeing a spike in cases of Valley Fever California is seeing a spike in cases valley fever — an illness spread by fungal spores. Researchers speculate the rise is tied to patterns of drought and precipitation. Jerimiah Oetting
