Since early 2025, several large federal health grants to states have been suspended and then restored after legal challenges. Hundreds of millions of dollars that had already been allocated by Congress were briefly put on hold before the court intervened. From the outside, these episodes may look like routine disputes between states and the federal government, as such cancellations do happen. But inside state agencies and in communities, they create something more consequential: uncertainty that interrupts crucial public health programs–even if states ultimately get the money.
Decades of strong science couldn’t be clearer: Vaccines do not cause autism. So where did the rumors linking vaccines and autism come from? And how do we know they’re not true?
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is spreading doubts about the safety of vaccines and considering changes that could prompt manufacturers to flee the U.S. market.
E. coli illnesses in 3 states have been linked to Raw Farm cheddar cheese; the company has declined to launch a voluntary recall despite FDA recommendation.
What are the best drinks for type 2 diabetes? Can vaccines lower cervical cancer rates? Is a low-fat or low-carb diet better for belly fat? We look at those new studies, plus others on insomnia, MS, low calorie sweeteners, and more.
How much saturated fat is too much? The Daily Value is a recommended limit of 10 percent of calories. For a 2,000-calorie diet, that’s about 20 grams a day.
Cold and flu season is a good time to focus on what keeps you from getting sick, and these nine simple tips can help you stay healthier all winter long.
Can lifestyle changes reduce metabolic syndrome? Can fish oil help dialysis patients? Can a Mediterranean diet reduce IBS symptoms? We look at those new studies, plus others on caffeine, Alzheimer's, cancer, and more.
Despite health experts’ recommendations to cut back on saturated fat, you’ve likely heard that you don’t need to worry. What’s the truth? We’ve got answers.
