Medical schools agree to expand their nutrition curriculum this fall Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that 53 medical schools in 31 states will expand their nutrition curriculum to 40 hours. Most medical schools fall short of the recommended 25 hours. Maria Godoy
Can a digital tablet cut back a country's overuse of antibiotics? Overprescribing antibiotics breeds antibiotic resistance. A new tool aims to lower a notably high rate of such prescriptions in Rwanda. Jonathan Lambert
In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Why supporting a shelter for women is now 'kind of radioactive' That's how researcher Beatriz Garcia Nice describes the new U.S. stance under the Trump administration to programs addressing gender-based violence. Gabrielle Emanuel
A new one-a-day-pill holds promise for HIV's 'forgotten population' It's designed to take the place of complicated, multiple drug regimens that many people with HIV need to follow. And it's also beneficial because the HIV virus is always evolving. Gabrielle Emanuel
As more people turn to chatbots for health advice, studies say they may be led astray People are turning to AI chatbots to help them with medical advice. Recent studies suggest these bots are not always helpful in making decisions about health. A Martínez
A homeless shelter and rehab center holds a marathon to get people back on their feet Outside of Chicago, a homeless shelter and rehab center called Wayside Cross hosts a unique program to help people get back on their feet, one mile at a time. Bob Smietana
Ivermectin is making a post-pandemic comeback, among cancer patients The anti-parasitic drug became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is now being embraced as an alternative treatment for cancer. It is as politically polarizing as ever. Yuki Noguchi
Got elbow or heel pain? Shockwave therapy can help As more people stay active as they age, overuse injuries are increasing. A non-invasive treatment known as shockwave therapy can help ease heel and elbow pain. Here's how. Allison Aubrey
Some families afraid of ICE are forgoing medical care. These volunteers help them In Minneapolis, underground healthcare networks of volunteer doctors and nurses bring care into the homes of families too scared of immigration enforcement to seek help. Kate Wells
