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USAID was the lead American agency in disaster response. Now that it’s been dismantled, questions are arising about how effective U.S. relief efforts will be in Jamaica after the hurricane. …

Scientists are taking a second look at a drug for Alzheimer’s that may help patients who are particularly at risk of developing the disease. Jorg Greuel/Photodisc/Getty Images hide caption toggle …

After a whooping cough outbreak killed two infants, Louisiana health officials waited months to officially alert physicians or do public outreach. That’s not the typical public health response. AILSA CHANG, …

During the pandemic, an elderly male doctor is very tired from work, he sits at his desk in the resident’s office and holds his head. fpphotobank/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle …

With skepticism about vaccines on the rise, one doctor in central Minnesota is making an effort to counter misinformation in his mostly immigrant community. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Here’s a story …

The Tdap vaccine protects against whooping cough (pertussis), which is particularly dangerous for infants. Because infants can’t get their first vaccination against pertussis until they are 2 months old, the …

Hanna Barczyk hide caption toggle caption Viruses are tiny — and sneaky. So sneaky that some play a deadly game of hide and seek. The “seek” part is all too …

Social media can push us to the dark side with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just three minutes a day can boost your mood and …

Research finds people who feel low are more likely to seek out negative social media content. But those who watch inspirational stories are more hopeful and less stressed. Oscar Wong/Moment …

Oona Zenda/KFF Health News When a Missouri mom’s health insurance company couldn’t come to an agreement with her hospital, most of her doctors were suddenly out of network. She wondered …