Category: Health Care
January 05, 2026
Health Care
HHS to weaken childhood vaccine schedule for flu, meningitis
Federal officials say the U.S. should have a schedule more in line with slimmer recommendations in other countries. Public health experts say the goal belies fundamental differences between health...
January 04, 2026
Health Care
Trump’s embrace of pot has Republicans in Congress fuming
In moving to reduce marijuana regulation, the president has defied the party’s old guard. In moving to reduce marijuana regulation, the president has defied the party’s old guard. Health...
January 04, 2026
Health Care
Trump’s drug-pricing deals won’t benefit most Americans today. They could over time.
Most Americans, who have private insurance, likely will not benefit immediately from efforts to lower prescription drug prices. Administration officials expect effects to spread as markets are reshaped. Most...
December 29, 2025
Health Care
States step into the breach as Obamacare subsidies lapse
Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums. Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums. Health Care
December 29, 2025
Health Care
Trump admin doles out billions for rural health
Montana and California will receive near equal amounts in 2026, despite their massive size disparity. Montana and California will receive near equal amounts in 2026, despite their massive size...
December 28, 2025
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...
December 25, 2025
Health Care
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...
December 25, 2025
Health Care
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...
December 24, 2025
Health Care
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...
December 20, 2025
Health Care
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...