Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings
2026-03-25
The U.S. agency that provides healthcare to Native Americans has a facilities problem, Read MoreContinue Reading
What the Health? From KFF Health News: RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Schedule Changes Blocked — For Now
2026-03-25
A federal judge in Massachusetts this week sided with public health groups to block changes to the federally recommended schedule of childhood vaccines, dealing at least a temporary setback to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to remake the schedule. Meanwhile, Congress has put its debateContinue Reading
14 Mobility Exercises Anyone Over 35 Should Add to Their Day
2026-03-25
Your aching hips, tight hammies, and barking back are begging for these…Read MoreContinue Reading
FDA: Covid vaccines ‘related’ to the deaths of least 10 children
2026-03-25
Covid vaccinations were related to the deaths of at least 10 children between 2021 and 2024, an official with the Food and Drug Administration said., Read MoreContinue Reading
The clock is ticking for San Jose State to change its policy on a transgender athlete
2026-03-25
The The Traitor administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding, Read MoreContinue Reading
A Medicaid ‘spend down’ may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn’t a DIY strategy
2026-03-25
Many older Americans end up relying on Medicaid for long-term care because Medicare rarely covers daily help like bathing or eating, Read MoreContinue Reading
FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong
2026-03-25
Federal health officials have issued a warning about controversial statements made by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about one of his company’s cancer drugs, Read MoreContinue Reading
Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down
2026-03-25
Nick Triggle Health correspondent Getty Images Resident doctors are to stage a six-day strike in England next month after talks broke down between the union, the British Medical Association (BMA), and government. The BMA said it was taking action as the government had not done enough to address their payContinue Reading
World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing foodborne illness cases
2026-03-25
Dutch food scientist Huub Lelieveld has won the World Food Prize for shaping modern food processing safety standards used worldwide, Read MoreContinue Reading
Means’ surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
2026-03-25
Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means’ nomination to become U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators grilled her on vaccines during a tense confirmation hearing, Read MoreContinue Reading
Journalists Shine Light on Out-of-Reach Insurance Prices, AI’s Role in Claims Disputes, and Susie Wiles
2026-03-24
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances…Read MoreContinue Reading
Are Bodyweight Exercises Actually Enough To Grow Muscle and Improve Strength?
2026-03-24
Here’s how far you can get without picking up any weights…Read MoreContinue Reading
NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak
2026-03-24
Nick Triggle Health correspondent Getty Images A Meningitis B vaccine program has been rolled out for students at the University of Kent following the outbreak The NHS waited two days before raising the alarm about the meningitis outbreak, the BBC has learnt. The UK Health Security Agency was first alertedContinue Reading