COVID shots no longer recommended for healthy kids and pregnant women, RFK Jr. says The federal government has removed COVID-19 vaccines from the list of shots recommended for healthy pregnant women and children. The change is raising concerns among some independent experts. Michel Martin
In a county that backed Trump, people depend on Medicaid and are conflicted about cuts Medicaid plays a vital role in many rural communities that favored President Trump in the 2024 election. But residents still seem open to Republican plans to cut perceived waste in the program. Noam Levey
Have federal cuts affected our food safety? Remember that big recall of deli meat last year? Food safety experts say its more likely to happen more often after job cuts to FDA, USDA and CDC. Yuki Noguchi
RFK Jr. says Covid shots no longer recommended for kids, pregnant women Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. announced that CDC recommendations for Covid vaccines will no longer include healthy pregnant women and healthy children. Rob Stein
5 years after anti-police protests, initiatives for officer mental health have traction Efforts to improve officers' mental health have grown over the past five years. They were sparked in part by the death of George Floyd, which prompted a wave of anti- police protests. Katja Ridderbusch
Using an app to rate food for nutrition? Take the results with a grain of salt Food apps can help you figure out what's in your food and whether it's nutritious. Just scan the barcode on the packet with your phone. But different apps can give very different results. Here's why. Maria Godoy
Steroids is still fueling discussions about body image online Steroids have been around for a long time, but the drug is still fueling discussions about body image online. Brittany Luse
Experts hope at-home test will be a game changer in the fight against cervical cancer Cervical cancer is preventable, but kills thousands each year — in part because women aren't regularly screened for it. A new test allows people to test themselves at home and mail in the results. Katia Riddle
Can a nasal spray slow down Alzheimer's? This couple is helping scientists find out Researchers think an experimental anti-inflammatory drug for people with multiple sclerosis might help Alzheimer's patients. And they've already tried it on a man named Joe. Jon Hamilton
MAHA Commission report paints a dark picture of U.S. children's health The Health Secretary's report blames environmental toxins, ultraprocessed foods and more for the poor state of kids' health in the U.S. Will Stone