Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the Department of Health and Human Services, is calling for substantive action to limit Americans’ exposure to toxic substances, arguing that these contribute to poor ...

In the shadow of President Trump's efforts to lower drug prices, the Medicare drug price negotiation process that began in ...

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A study of mice and people looks at how the brain takes an experience, like being cut off in traffic, and responds with an ...

The collaboration promises the addition of more clinical pediatric training opportunities and to strengthen related research ...

The health care measure also covers rules related to medical marijuana treatment centers and labs, as well as licensing of ...

Microplastics are getting into our bodies. And how we prepare food could be a big reason why. NPR’s Joe Hernandez explores what some chefs are doing to cut down on their plastic use. This article was ...

Officials in Arizona have declared an animal disease emergency over the bird flu. The President of Hickman’s Family Farms ...

Federal health officials have changed the game for COVID vaccine access. Pregnant moms and others who rely on them to protect ...

Public health experts say that the Trump administration's moves reflect a shift away from the idea of public health: doing ...

Memory cafes' are small social gatherings for individuals with dementia — and their caregivers, too. As public health funding ...

Lawmakers aren’t expected to approve a "rural renaissance" plan, which included a measure to help attract health care ...