Category: Health Care
May 13, 2026
Health Care
RFK Jr.’s looming vaccine decisions to test White House midterm strategy
Trump says vaccines are off the agenda. Kennedy’s next moves may say otherwise Trump says vaccines are off the agenda. Kennedy’s next moves may say otherwise Health Care
May 12, 2026
Health Care
Makary’s time atop FDA over, Diamantas named acting commissioner
The gastrointestinal surgeon’s tenure was marked by mass layoffs, persistent churn among senior leaders and policy fights. The gastrointestinal surgeon’s tenure was marked by mass layoffs, persistent churn among...
May 11, 2026
Health Care
Makary keeps working amid questions over his FDA future
The embattled FDA chief is still scheduled to testify Wednesday on Capitol Hill. The embattled FDA chief is still scheduled to testify Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Health Care
May 11, 2026
Health Care
Supreme Court extends order maintaining abortion pill access until Thursday
The temporary punt gives the justices more time to figure out how to handle competing arguments from Louisiana, the Trump administration, and drugmakers. The temporary punt gives the justices...
May 11, 2026
Health Care
One American has tested positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
A flight carrying 17 Americans who were on a cruise ship where a hantavirus outbreak occurred is returning to the U.S. A flight carrying 17 Americans who were on...
May 10, 2026
Health Care
US health agencies equipped to handle hantavirus, acting CDC director says
Jay Bhattacharya said the organization has been working closely with international health partners. Jay Bhattacharya said the organization has been working closely with international health partners. Health Care
May 08, 2026
Health Care
Makary to leave as FDA commissioner after tumultuous year, White House source says
The FDA chief was recently pressured to authorize flavored vapes by President Donald Trump. The FDA chief was recently pressured to authorize flavored vapes by President Donald Trump. Health...
May 07, 2026
Health Care
UN health agency chief says hantavirus outbreak shows why US should rejoin
The World Health Organization and U.S. health officials are working together despite Donald Trump’s withdrawal. The World Health Organization and U.S. health officials are working together despite Donald Trump’s...
May 03, 2026
Health Care
Republicans see high-risk plans as the future of health insurance
More than 40 million Americans are already opting to take on the cost of sick visits, drugs and surgeries to get lower premiums and tax savings. More than 40...
May 03, 2026
Health Care
Medicaid work requirements give red states a chance to turn back clock
States where voters bypassed officials to expand Medicaid are opting for stricter implementation of new requirements. States where voters bypassed officials to expand Medicaid are opting for stricter implementation...