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People who need walkers are often reluctant to start using them because of stigma. A Colorado researcher has designed a walker she says has more appeal. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Plenty …

People who need walkers are often reluctant to start using them because of stigma. A Colorado researcher has designed a walker she says has more appeal.

The Wegovy pill approved in December arrived at pharmacies nationwide on Monday. Patients now have a new way to take the weight loss medication. LEILA FADEL, HOST: The weight loss …

The Medically Vulnerable People (MVP) shelter in Sandy, Utah, is a remodeled two-story brick hotel. It serves people ages 62 and older, as well as people with health conditions that …

Marilyn Vargas, who supports a household of six, gathers food donations at a pop-up food pantry held outside the Easthampton Community Center in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Karen Brown/NEPM hide caption toggle …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed a new vaccine schedule that would reduce the number of routine vaccinations for all kids. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle …

A pill form of Wegovy, the popular obesity drug previously available only by injection, is now being stocked by pharmacies. Novo Nordisk hide caption toggle caption Novo Nordisk The Wegovy …

Dr. Elyse Stevens, left, attends a community breakfast at a New Orleans nonprofit, with her former patient Ronald Major who says Stevens treated him like family. Aneri Pattani/KFF Health News …

Trying to keep up with the flood of wellness trends last year was bewildering. Influencers promoted seemingly endless products and experiences under the banner of “wellness.” Some trends, like celery …

President Donald Trump speaks during an event on prescription drug prices in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Dec. 19. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP …