Trump administration purges websites across federal health agencies Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites. Selena Simmons-Duffin
National Science Foundation freezes payments in response to Trump's executive actions The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is already hampering research. Jonathan Lambert
Senator calls RFK Jr.'s position on race and vaccines dangerous In one of the most tense exchanges in a heated confirmation hearing, Senator Angela Alsobrooks called out past comments RFK Jr. made suggesting a different vaccine schedule for Black people. Will Stone
FDA upgrades recall of Lay's potato chips to most serious level The problem ingredient identified was "undeclared milk," which poses a risk to those with severe sensitivities or allergies. Manuela López Restrepo
Antidepressants harder to quit than heroin? Fact-checking RFK Jr. Fact checking RFK Jr.: No, antidepressants are not harder to quit than heroin. Brian Mann
Recipient of pig kidney transplant reaches a milestone An Alabama grandmother who was the first patient to receive a new kind of genetically modified pig kidney more than two months ago is now the longest surviving recipient of a pig organ. Rob Stein
As drinks targeting kids have soared, there's new guidance on what's healthy As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on what's a healthy beverage. Some of the advice may surprise parents. Maria Godoy
Florida is now ground zero for the national debate over fluoride in drinking water Communities in Florida are banning fluoride from their water. Critics of the practice were bolstered by a recent vague court decision and insufficient science on the practice. Molly Duerig
RFK Jr. has deep experience of opioid addiction. His solutions are controversial His plan for solving the nation’s drug overdose crisis is also drawing criticism from many of the country’s top addiction experts.
Effective immediately: CDC can't talk to WHO. What will that mean for world health? Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been told to halt all communication with the World Health Organization. Gabrielle Emanuel
