Florida working to end vaccine mandates Florida lawmakers will vote whether to repeal a law that requires children to receive vaccines for polio, diphtheria, measles, and mumps before entering school. Greg Allen
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s impact on Americans' health New York Times reporter Sheryl Gay Stolberg discusses how Kennedy's cuts to government staff and expert groups will impact everyday Americans. A vaccine skeptic, he fired the CDC director last week. Dave Davies
Washington, Oregon, California form health care alliance to protect vaccine access The democratic governors of Oregon, Washington and California are forming a new public health partnership aimed at preserving access to vaccines. Amelia Templeton/OPB
An ancient disease makes yet another comeback Why cholera is striking in Africa. It's a disease that's easy to control with proper treatment. But without medical care, patients can perish quickly. Jason Beaubien
Scientists react to the news that their genes put them at high risk for Alzheimer's People who inherit two copies of a common gene variant are very likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Learning you are one of those people can be tough. Three scientists are in this situation. Jon Hamilton
Cash price for genetic testing during pregnancy may be cheaper than insurance Many expectant moms face a weird question when it comes to a blood test for fetal genetic anomalies: Would you like to pay cash now? It could be a lot cheaper than using your insurance.
These scientists found Alzheimer's in their genes. Here's what they did next Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy. Jon Hamilton
Whatever happened to mpox? Is it still a threat? The virus took the world by storm. It was declared a "public health emergency of continental concern." What's the current status? With the U.S. aid cuts, one doctor says, "We're flying blind." Gabrielle Emanuel
Trump questions COVID-19 vaccines President Trump has called on pharmaceutical companies to justify the success of drugs and vaccines used to fight COVID-19. Trump himself hailed the vaccines as a "modern-day miracle" back in 2020. Kat Lonsdorf
Leniency on lice in schools meets reality Lice is low down on threats to public health—they don't carry disease, they don't jump or fly. But school systems and parents are still grappling with whether to keep kids with lice in class. Blake Farmer