Medicare negotiations underway to lower prices for next batch of drugs In the shadow of President Trump's efforts to lower drug prices, the Medicare drug price negotiation process that began in the Biden administration continues. Sydney Lupkin
RFK Jr. says he wants to limit exposure to toxic substances. But testing and regulation infrastructure face cuts Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the Department of Health and Human Services, is calling for substantive action to limit Americans’ exposure to toxic substances, arguing that these contribute to poor health.
Memory cafes serve people with memory loss and their caregivers Memory loss experts say they may become an even more important tool in the face of federal cuts to health programs.
Some federal workers lost health coverage they had paid for. A Democrat wants answers Commerce Department employees who were fired, reinstated, and fired again learned belatedly that their health insurance has been cut off. Some had already racked up thousands in medical bills. Andrea Hsu
To get from experience to emotion, the brain hits 'sustain' A study of mice and people looks at how the brain takes an experience, like being cut off in traffic, and responds with an emotion, like road rage. Jon Hamilton
COMIC: Don't panic! 6 strategies to keep you calm in a crisis In dire situations, stress can make us panic and impair our ability to make lifesaving decisions. Emergency response professionals share the tactics they use to stay cool and collected on the job. Andee Tagle
Research cuts conflict with MAHA's stated goals Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling for efforts to limit Americans' exposure to toxic substances. But the Trump administration is also taking actions that run counter to this goal. Will Stone
How some chefs work to cut down microplastics in food Microplastics are getting into our bodies. And how we prepare food could be a big reason why.
COVID vaccine changes confuse and upset some parents and families Federal health officials have changed the game for COVID vaccine access. Pregnant moms and others who rely on them to protect a high-risk family member are scared. Rob Stein
CDC's contraception team has been gutted. What does this mean for health care? Doctors say it's hard to overstate how much they rely on the team's guidance when advising women about contraception.