New Orleans brings back house calls to check on new moms and babies Louisiana has been called “the least healthy” state for moms and babies. And it has one of the strictest abortion bans in the U.S.
How federal cuts are hurting research into pediatric brain cancer Confusion around federal research cuts and delays that began causing problems last year is continuing into 2026.
Exercise is as effective as medication in treating depression, study finds 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? Allison Aubrey
How IVF has led to a record number of single moms in their 40s Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms. Pallavi Gogoi
Marrying for health insurance? The ACA cost crisis forces some drastic choices While Congress debates bringing back Affordable Care Act subsidies, many Americans have already made life-altering decisions to afford health care. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Hunger in the U.S.: The invisible and lasting scars Hunger in the U.S. doesn't look like third-world famine. But the physical impacts on health -- and the psychological scars -- can last a lifetime. Karen Brown
RFK Jr. cast doubt on a key vaccine. This country can't wait to get it 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. Michal Ruprecht
Would you want to know what's in your baby's DNA? Geneticist Dr. Robert Green is sequencing the DNA of healthy newborns to find hidden disease risks. This knowledge can save lives — but gene sequencing is not a crystal ball. Manoush Zomorodi
Doctors says 'The Pitt' reflects the gritty realities of medicine today The Pitt is back for a new run, evoking the tensions health care providers face in the U.S. today. Here's what one doctor says to watch out for this season. Michal Ruprecht
5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight. Meghan Rabbitt
