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A group of medical experts that advise the CDC largely determine which vaccines people should receive, what gets covered by insurance and which shots are made available free of charge …

A new research paper published Thursday in the journal Current Biology suggests that humans have unique breathing patterns, almost like nasal “fingerprints.” Not only that: These unique breathing patterns seem …

NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Adam Clark Estes of Vox about his new story out titled: “I Covered my body in health trackers for 6 months. It ruined my life.”

Agar plates with salmonella cultures ready for testing in the Medical Microbiology at the Houston Health and Human Services Department on June 18, 2015, in Houston. Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle via …

The Department of Health and Human Services notified 400 laid off CDC workers on Wednesday that their reduction in force had been “revoked.” Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images hide …

Over 20 states are trying to bar people from using food assistance to buy candy and soda, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he’ll expand the ban. Some recipients …

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picked eight new members for a panel that helps set national vaccine policies. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …

N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson holds a gun lock at an event about safe storage of firearms. North Carolina is among 30 states with the most permissive gun laws, according …

For nearly 15 years, Dennis Burton worked on creating an HIV vaccine considered to be one of the leading vaccine efforts. In late May, he learned the Trump administration was …

Health and Human Services head, RFK Jr, is replacing all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committee. We discuss the potential impact on public health policy. AILSA CHANG, HOST: In …