Oct 04 Watch 7:30 What to know about RFK Jr.'s efforts to address long COVID research and treatments By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young More than two years after the WHO's COVID-19 public health emergency ended, millions of Americans are still living with long COVID. Symptoms vary from person to person, but range from mild to severe to physically debilitating. Recently, Health Secretary Kennedy kicked off… Continue watching
Oct 03 WATCH: FDA and HHS not endorsing generic abortion pill they just approved, White House says By Associated Press The White House said Friday that the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a generic form of mifepristone was just following the law and not a sign of support for the abortion pill. Continue reading
Oct 02 FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting conservative backlash By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Federal officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, a regulatory formality that quickly triggered pushback from anti-abortion groups and politicians aligned with the Trump administration. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch 9:15 Demand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here's what to know By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Laine Immell More people than ever are putting their hopes for parenthood on ice, literally. Egg freezing is a costly procedure that had primarily been used by people undergoing medical treatments that could affect their fertility, but now it’s becoming more common… Continue watching
Sep 26 12 ways RFK Jr. has undercut vaccine confidence as health secretary By Laura Santhanam As the country’s chief health advocate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wields major influence over the public health of Americans. Critics argue that Kennedy’s collective efforts have sown confusion and are likely to further jeopardize already declining vaccination rates across the… Continue reading
Sep 24 What to know about leucovorin, unproven autism drug touted by Trump By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press When President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would repurpose an old, generic drug as a new treatment for autism, it came as a surprise to many experts — including the physician who suggested the idea to the nation’s top health… Continue reading
Sep 23 CDC report says 'nightmare bacteria' cases are increasing in U.S. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” have been increasing dramatically. Continue reading
Sep 23 WHO urges caution on autism and acetaminophen claims, saying several studies 'found no such relationship' By Associated Press The World Health Organization called for caution before making links between acetaminophen use by pregnant women and autism. Continue reading
Sep 22 NIH director says millions will be spent to 'turbocharge' autism research By Associated Press Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said his agency has launched the Autism Data Science Initiative to “turbocharge” autism research following a White House announcement on the issue Monday. Continue reading
Sep 22 Tylenol maker says it 'strongly disagrees' with Trump's claims about acetaminophen By Associated Press Kenvue said in a statement that “sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism.”… Continue reading