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.
A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend
The multistep processes can harm your skin — and the environment.
CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes, but experts question scant data
That is far higher than a previous estimate that the condition affects about 1 in...
RFK Jr. is scaring parents into asking doctors for early shots
“I’m worried that any moment now vaccines will not be recommended anymore.”
UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029
A new report says the withdrawal of U.S. funding has caused a “systemic shock” to...
Men under 40 are most at risk for testicular cancer. Few know it
The majority of testicular cancer cases are curable, especially when they’re caught early.
The biggest gender-affirming care center for trans kids in the US is closing, prompting protests
The closure is in response to Trump's threat to cut federal funds.
The US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades
Experts fear the U.S. may lose its status as having eliminated the vaccine-preventable disease.
New deal announced to maintain Blue Shield patients’ access to UC health
Contract said to last for three years, though final details are still being completed
CHOC doctor: Good sun-safe habits are an investment in long-term health
Dr. Maria Gnarra Buethe is a double-board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist at Children’s Hospital of...
Got a question about aging? UC Irvine expert might have your answer
Dr. Crystal Glover, who works at UCI's MIND Center, will take questions via livestream at...