TB is the #1 killer among infectious diseases. A new study says its toll could mount New research estimates that as many as 2.2 million more people could die of tuberculosis if U.S. cuts to foreign aid become permanent. Jonathan Lambert
Love, drugs and condoms: Couples with different HIV status face a new reality They're called "serodiscordant" couples. One is HIV positive, the other negative. Aid from the U.S. enabled them to obtain medicines and condoms for protection — until this year. Viola Kosome
New federal restrictions on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility cause confusion and anger The new federal restrictions on who can get the new COVID-19 vaccines are causing anxiety, frustration and anger around the country as people scramble to navigate the confusing patchwork of rules. Steve Inskeep
In 2024, COVID dropped from the list of top 10 causes of death in U.S. For the first time since 2020, COVID is not one of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. Pien Huang
COVID vaccine supply is ample, but so is confusion about access As coverage of this year's crop of COVID boosters hangs in the balance under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership, what is the vaccine supply situation this year? Sydney Lupkin
MAHA strategy flip flops on pesticides Exposure to chemicals is listed as a potential driver of chronic disease in children in a new MAHA report, but critics say RJK Jr. has backpedaled on pledges to reduce pesticides used in agriculture. Allison Aubrey
California considers allowing doctors to prescribe abortion drugs anonymously If passed, the law would protect doctors from legal risk by letting them omit their names from prescription labels for abortion pills. It would affect the many doctors who use California pharmacies. Patrick Adams
Dr. Peter Hotez takes the war against science very personally In an interview about the new book he co-authored, Science Under Siege, Hotez talks about forces driving the anti-science movement, the risks it poses — and why he won't debate RFK Jr. Michal Ruprecht
You're more likely to reach for that soda when it's hot outside People drink more sugary beverages when it's hot, researchers found, significantly increasing their sugar intake. That impact could grow as climate change raises the world's temperatures. Alejandra Borunda
Can you get the Covid shot for free? In Washington state, probably Everyone in Washington state can get this fall’s Covid vaccine, and most Washington state residents can rest assured they won’t have to pay for it. Eilís O'Neill