The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging.
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Confusion around federal research cuts and delays that began causing problems last year is continuing into 2026.
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New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough?
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Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms.
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While Congress debates bringing back Affordable Care Act subsidies, many Americans have already made life-altering decisions to afford health care.
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IVF is super expensive and people who really want kids take extreme measures to pay for it. Some take up a 2nd job, others go into debt, while others dip into their 401Ks.
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To support new moms, the city of New Orleans is trying a medical practice from the past: the house call.
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A new photo series from Filipino photographer Macy Castañeda Lee offers a visually striking view of the mundane task of doing laundry and the role it plays in a rural economy.
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The U.S. is cutting the Hepatitis B vaccine from its recommended list. But here's a place where the medical establishment — and a rapper — are eager to obtain it.
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Patients can now pay cash to get the popular weight loss drug Wegovy as a daily pill, rather than a weekly injection.
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A new study indicates the amount of fentanyl being smuggled into the U.S. fell dramatically during the Biden administration.