Health

Patient Account Specialist Yolanda Baskerville works at the Rural Health Group clinic in Stovall, N.C. in July. Medical debt affects 100 million Americans. Matt Ramey for The Washington Post/Getty Images …

Tylenol caplets are displayed on September 22, 2025 in San Anselmo, California. Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images This week, …

Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver and the disease has no cure. Since the U.S. started universally vaccinating newborns case rates have plummeted by 99%. SERGII IAREMENKO/Science …

For the first time, the United Nations has issued a political declaration pledging to address dementia. Will it make a difference? (Image credit: Claire Harbage)

The Trump administration has suggested that leucovorin, a drug used in cancer treatment, might have some benefit for children with autism. Many researchers and families aren’t so sure. Andrew Harnik/Getty …

Officials in Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency after infant mortality rates in the state rose. Doctors and women on the front lines of the crisis discuss the obstacles …

Researchers are calling for greater recognition of an obscure form of malnutrition-related diabetes. This year, the International Diabetes Federation gave it an official classification. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Since the 1950s, …

California is seeing a spike in cases valley fever — an illness spread by fungal spores. Researchers speculate the rise is tied to patterns of drought and precipitation.

The President says pregnant women should stay away from Tylenol due to possible autism link. World health authorities strongly disagree, say the drug is safe in pregnancy. (Image credit: Justin …

Colin Killick, executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, responds to President Trump’s claim linking autism with acetaminophen use during pregnancy.