Health Feb 20 What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane? In 2022, there were nearly 33,000 estimated cases and researchers project that cases will rise to more than 36,000 by 2030.
Health Dec 04 WATCH: RFK's CDC panel votes to end hepatitis B shot recommendation for all newborns at birth The U.S. government has long advised that all babies be immunized against hepatitis B right after birth. But on Friday, a federal vaccine advisory committee voted to do away with that recommendation.
Health Oct 21 Anti-science bills hit statehouses, attacking longstanding public health protections More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year.
Health Oct 10 Reupping unproven claims about Tylenol, Kennedy claims a link between circumcision and autism During a meeting with President Donald Trump and the Cabinet, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reiterated the connection, even while noting there was no medical proof to substantiate the claim.
Health Sep 17 WATCH: RFK Jr.'s hand-picked vaccine panel recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccines Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hand-picked vaccine advisory committee on Thursday recommended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopt new restrictions on a combination shot that protects against chickenpox as well as measles, mumps and rubella.
Health Jul 07 Study finds children in U.S. became increasingly unhealthy over past 17 years A new study shows that the health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to experience obesity, chronic diseases and other problems.
Politics Jun 27 5 things to know after the Supreme Court said states can block Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding Abortion opponents hail it as a victory on principle.
Health Jun 10 RFK Jr. ousts entire 17-person CDC vaccine advisory committee Kennedy says the committee members had too many conflicts of interest.
Health May 31 Trump administration's deep cuts to public health leave system reeling Public health leaders said the cuts are reducing the entire system to a shadow of what it once was, threatening to undermine even routine work at a time when the nation faces the deadliest measles outbreak since at least the…
Science May 16 Experimental gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.