Tuesday

03-03-2026 Vol 19

Category: 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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...