Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lambasted federal agencies he accused of being overly influenced by ...

While severe climate-related disasters were linked with decreased access to health care infrastructure, moderate climate-related disasters were linked with increased access and redevelopment. In other ...

Despite HHS finding favorable outcomes, GAO disagrees, claiming the earlier assessments are unreliable due to methodological flaws. In other news: some common sweeteners can increase the risk of early ...

The diagnosis was confirmed through rapid testing after the Coconino County resident was admitted to Flagstaff Medical Center. Pneumonic plague is the only form of the plague that can be transmitted ...

Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports that the FDA may offer to fast-track drug reviews for companies that lower their U.S drug prices. Also: a billion-dollar backlog of delayed grants at HHS, and more.

Delayed implementation until 2028 gives hospitals time to persuade Congress to rescind $340 billion in cuts to their budgets. The Republican One Big Beautiful Bill Act included the money to pay for ...

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a ...

After spearheading a 34% cut in cancer mortality, the National Cancer Institute at the NIH is bleeding resources and staff ...

A Colorado bill banning surprise billing for ambulance rides passed unanimously in both legislative chambers, only to be met ...

Children and young adults in the U.S. foster care system suffer from mental health disorders and die by suicide at far higher ...

Billions in opioid settlement money was meant to be spent on treating and preventing addiction — but what happens if it’s ...