USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid. Jordan-Marie Smith
The Trump administration is expected to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy President Trump and HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are expected to tie autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and present a cancer drug as a possible treatment. There is little credible scientific evidence for either claim. Yuki Noguchi
Rheumatoid arthritis kept her captive. This nerve stimulator set her free A new surgically implanted device the size of a lima bean can help control rheumatoid arthritis that isn't responding to drugs. Jon Hamilton
Beauty and health gurus love it. Do claims about sea moss sink or swim? It grows in the ocean and wellness influences claim it can boost gut health, reduce anxiety and give you glowing skin. Sea moss is the latest social media superfood. Is there evidence that it works? Maria Godoy
Here's how RFK Jr.'s hand-picked vaccine advisory committee is starting to reshape vaccine policy A federal vaccine advisory committee signaled a new approach to U.S. vaccine policy after a two-day meeting. Scott Detrow
What does the CDC panel vote on childhood vaccine changes mean? Will Stone summarizes the CDC advisory committee's rollback of two vaccines for kids and the restrictions on the COVID-19 vaccine. Will Stone
RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel backs away from plan to require an Rx for a COVID shot The group voted to require people who want a COVID shot to be briefed on harms and benefits, but in a close vote, the panel failed to pass a change that would have asked states to require people to get a prescription. Rob Stein
'We are rookies': Day 2 of CDC vaccine meeting opens with a reversal and a surprise RFK Jr.'s reshaped ACIP vaccine panel re-did a vote from yesterday on the MMRV vaccine and scrapped plans for another vote on the hepatitis B birth dose. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Their teenage sons died by suicide. Now, they are sounding an alarm about AI chatbots Grieving parents and online safety advocates at a congressional hearing called for new laws to regulate AI companion apps to protect the mental health of minors. Rhitu Chatterjee
Aid cuts hit Uganda hard. With worry and grit, it's finding new ways to save lives Uganda is one of the countries that's greatly affected by the reduction of U.S. foreign aid. Here's how the health care system is responding — with trepidation, innovation and resilience. Brian Simpson
