Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Health Care

The miracle cure for sickle cell is now 2 years old. Most are still waiting.

Despite a Trump administration push, there are few facilities offering the complex treatment in the rural areas where many patients live. Despite a Trump administration push, there are few...

The ultraprocessed food makers have an answer for RFK Jr.

The companies behind Doritos, Oscar Mayer wieners, and Kraft Mac & Cheese are warning state regulation promoted by the health secretary is driving up your food bill. The companies...

RFK Jr. says the U.S. should look to Europe on vaccines. That could mean Americans get fewer.

Public health experts say Europeans can afford to vaccinate less because they have universal access to health care. Public health experts say Europeans can afford to vaccinate less because...

Obamacare sign-ups are steady, but warning signs emerge

While sign-ups are above 2024, some states are concerned about higher terminations, fewer new enrollees and more consumer calls for help. If Congress fails again to extend enhanced subsidies...

Inside RFK Jr.’s scrapped plan to adopt the Danish vaccine schedule in America

Legal and political concerns prompted the health department to cancel a planned announcement on Friday, officials said. Legal and political concerns prompted the health department to cancel a planned...

Trump announces drug pricing deals with nine drugmakers, touting impact on affordability

The President said more deals would be announced next week, and suggested White House pressure will also come to bear on health insurers soon. The President said more deals...

Republicans are trying to change the subject on health care affordability — to transgender care

In a spate of votes and announcements, the GOP is tacking hard to an issue where the party sees an advantage. In a spate of votes and announcements, the...

Trump signs executive order to ease marijuana restrictions

The move could fuel more research and provide tax breaks to cannabis companies. The move could fuel more research and provide tax breaks to cannabis companies. ​Health Care

It’s now time for the Obamacare blame game

With insurance rates spiking and Congress stalemated, professional advocates are swooping in to shape the narrative. With insurance rates spiking and Congress stalemated, professional advocates are swooping in to...

The uphill battle for health care subsidies still hasn’t cleared the abortion hurdle

Abortion-rights and anti-abortion groups warn lawmakers that if they buck them, they will pay in the midterms Abortion-rights and anti-abortion groups warn lawmakers that if they buck them, they...