Planned Parenthood seeks to keep Medicaid funds flowing during legal fight
A temporary restraining order has blocked the cuts.
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Vested interests. Influence muscle. At RFK Jr.’s HHS, it’s not pharma. It’s wellness
Kennedy and four advisers earned millions from their work opposing Big Pharma and promoting wellness.
A million veterans gave DNA to aid health research. Scientists worry the data will be wasted
Researchers say they fear the program is in limbo, jeopardizing years of work.
Research finding opens the door to a viral link to Parkinson’s disease
The usually harmless Human Pegivirus has been found in brain samples from Parkinson’s patients. Researchers...
New study could help doctors address diabetes, prediabetes
Scientists are gaining more understanding of diabetes and prediabetes by combining genomics with continuous glucose...
Trump says Coke will shift to cane sugar. But increasingly, shoppers want no sugar in their sodas
The scrutiny over Coke’s sweeteners began Wednesday, but Coca-Cola didn’t confirm the change.
Here’s what to know about chronic venous insufficiency
CVI happens when veins in the legs can’t properly carry blood back to the heart.
Researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants
Two hospitals are pioneering new ways to expand access to the heart transplants.
Juul gets FDA’s OK to keep selling tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes
The FDA said benefits as a less harmful alternative for adults outweigh the risks.
Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease
Scientists described their findings in the New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday.