Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Resigns
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for decisions that overrode agency scientists and rejected potential drugs.
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Fewer Pregnant Women Received Acetaminophen in E.R.s After White House Warnings
A new analysis of prescription data found that emergency room orders for acetaminophen for pregnant women fell for weeks after the federal w…
F.D.A. Faces Upset Over Denials of New Drugs
Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients wi…
Most Patients Keep Weight Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots, Study Finds
In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits.
A Danish Program Takes On the Stigma of Mental Illness
One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals …
As Kennedy Turns From Vaccines, MAHA Allies See a ‘Betrayal’
As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters.
States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
Citing rising costs and shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistan…
Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot…
C.D.C.’s New Acting Director Draws Unexpected Praise From Agency Staff
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccin…
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make ca…
15 States Sue H.H.S. Over Revisions to Vaccine Schedule
Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were no…
Leah Stavenhagen, Advocate for Young Women With A.L.S., Dies at 33
She started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”