Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from all products, like Jell-O and Kool-Aid By 2027, Kraft Heinz says all artificial food dyes will be replaced with natural colors. The move comes two months after federal officials called on food companies to stop using synthetic dyes. Maria Godoy
How Trump's travel ban could disrupt the way knowledge about health is shared Global health specialists talk about the consequences of the full or partial ban on travel to the U.S. from 19 countries. Jonathan Lambert
The Taliban has banned a lot of things ... but chess? A former chess coach says a member of the Taliban vice squad told him: "Playing chess is forbidden. Buying a chess set is forbidden. Even watching it — is forbidden." Why was the game banned? Diaa Hadid
Medicaid keeps getting more popular as Republicans aim to cut it by $800 billion Americans across the political spectrum like Medicaid and think it should get more funding, not less, according to a new poll from health research organization KFF. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Purdue Pharma, Sacklers reach new $7.4 billion opioid settlement A new $7.4 billion opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family has been approved by all U.S. states and territories Brian Mann
A new chapter for online sales of obesity drug alternatives tests legal limits While some compounding pharmacies have stopped making alternatives to Wegovy and Zepbound since shortages were declared over, others are continuing and pushing regulatory boundaries. Sydney Lupkin
This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts Millions of people who use the food assistance program SNAP are facing changes: on what food they can buy, how much money they'll receive or even if they'll still qualify for the program. Katia Riddle
The doctor said 'be happy.' Music therapy can help cancer patients do that A new study shows that music therapy is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy at helping cancer patients and survivors heal emotionally. Yuki Noguchi
People told my dad not to bother educating his 4 daughters. He didn't listen On Father's Day, Esther Ngumbi thinks of the sacrifices her Kenyan dad made to ensure that not only his son but his four daughters got an education. He'd say, "I choose to educate you, my girls." Esther Ndumi Ngumbi
Advice for trying GLP-1 drugs for weight loss from a doctor who's been there Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with pitfalls. Here's his tips for how to use them successfully. Andrea Muraskin
