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Before being confirmed, RFK Jr. told U.S. senators he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation’s official vaccine recommendations. He did both.
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The hospital previously said it would pause accepting some new patients in response to a federal executive order. Now after pressure from advocates and the state, it is reversing course.
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With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and isolated cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is the best protection. And not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.Listen 2:32
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As flu rages, the Trump administration has pulled the plug on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu immunization campaign that targeted high-risk groups, including pregnant women.
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From a small station in Boyle Heights, 18-year-old Kennia Camacho talks with teens about anxiety, stress and depression.
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A telehealth company partnered with a pharmacy that lacked a required license, raising doubts about the safety and efficacy of the weight-loss medicines it mailed to patients.
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Kira Johnson's husband says an agreement between Cedars and the federal government doesn't go far enough.
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A committee of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is critical in setting national vaccine policy. It's also vulnerable to political interference.Listen 3:55
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The emergency aid comes amid a push to extend food aid to undocumented Californians. Many undocumented children live in households where their access to food is limited, irregular or uncertain.
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The pages that are set to be revived include information for patients about HIV testing and HIV prevention medication, guidance on contraceptives and data on adolescent and youth mental health.Listen 2:07
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The county is still a long way from its goal of reducing response times to 30 minutes on average, so it is exploring ways to incentivize qualified job candidates.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Kaiser and the union president urging them to settle the strike through mediation.
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It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February. Meanwhile, it's the mildest COVID winter since the pandemic began.
