Health

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall speaks during inauguration ceremonies on the steps of the state capitol in Montgomery, Ala. on Jan. 16, 2023. Butch Dill/AP hide caption toggle caption Butch …

Sugary drinks including soda are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet. RapidEye/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption RapidEye/Getty Images Most people who study nutrition agree, reducing …

Everyone knows that Europeans tend to live longer than Americans. But a new study has a surprising twist: Even the richest Americans only live about as long as the poorest …

Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. is seen on a cruise with his family in 2023. He died July 12, 2024, after his first football practice at Bucknell University. Calvin and Nicole …

The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that tests whether South Carolina can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though Medicaid funds cannot generally …

New tests of blood and spinal fluid could help doctors quickly identify patients who would most benefit from treatment. Andrew Brookes/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Brookes/Getty Images When …

A steaming bowl of something delicious might just be the world’s most popular form of medicine. In nearly every culture, there’s a soup known for its superpowers, especially when cooked …

While Texas keeps adding dozens of confirmed measles cases every week, health officials and state representatives are raising the alarm over CDC cuts that could hinder efforts to end the …

Employees of the Department of Health and Human Services stand in line to enter the Mary E. Switzer Memorial Building on April 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. Widespread layoffs began …

The White House and former USAID staff have differing views on the nature of the U.S. response to the earthquake that struck Myanmar and neighboring countries. (Image credit: Lillian Suwanrumpha)