The richest Americans live about as long as the poorest Europeans, study says Everyone knows that Europeans tend to live longer than Americans. But a new study has a surprising twist: Even the richest Americans only live about as long as the poorest western Europeans. Embargoed until 5 pm April 2. Rob Stein
Will restricting SNAP benefits stop people from drinking soda? Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. But critics say making healthy food more affordable is a better way to improve people's health. Katia Riddle
Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques New tests of blood and spinal fluid can identify people experiencing memory loss from Alzheimer's disease. Jon Hamilton
Supreme Court to decide if states can strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds At issue is whether a state, in this case, South Carolina, can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though Medicaid funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions. Nina Totenberg
HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration's layoffs. Joseph Shapiro
Measles outbreak in west Texas continues while cuts on health agencies loom While Texas keeps adding dozens of confirmed measles cases every week, health officials and state representatives are raising the alarm over CDC cuts that could hinder efforts to end the outbreak. David Martin Davies
Predicting cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease New tests of blood and spinal fluid can show how far Alzheimer's has progressed and how fast a patient's memory will decline.
Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too. Yuki Noguchi
Caregiving can test you, body and soul. It can also unlock a new sense of self Helping a sick family member over months or years can be an enormous strain. It can also disrupt your identity. Psychologists say embracing this change can open up new ways for caregivers to cope. Kat McGowan
Crumbling trust in American institutions: A MAHA activist takes on Girl Scout cookies A controversial study raised the specter that Girl Scout cookies are unsafe. Authorities say they are safe, but the whole saga highlights a breakdown of trust in American institutions. Greg Rosalsky
