New proposed federal rules for nursing home staffing levels elicited mixed reactions. Nursing home workers say they're much needed and long overdue. But some Republican governors echo the long-term care industry's concerns. They say the measures will push some facilities to shut down.

The FDA just approved new gene therapies for sickle cell disease. Now, ensuring access to the treatment is top of mind for patients and doctors.

In states where abortion was restricted following the fall of Roe v. Wade, a growing number of people are seeking permanent contraception.

Wars are fertile grounds for infectious disease outbreaks and drug resistant illnesses. We live in an interconnected world and what begins in overseas conflict zones can spill over locally. Public health experts worry as vaccine hesitancy rises in the U.S.

Being a veterinarian and helping animals can bring a lot of joy. But the job also comes with a host of stressors that can affect veterinarians mental health, and the field is starting to have more conversations about it.

The quick rise in popularity of the diabetes drugs used for weight loss over the last two years caught many employers flat footed. Now, employers are scrambling to find solutions to help improve worker health while simultaneously keeping a lid on rising health care spending.

Girls in the U.S. are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk. A school-based program is helping them.

Procedural errors are confusing people and leaving some stunned with unexpected loss of Medicaid health insurance coverage.

Indiana lawmakers recognize that doulas can improve maternal outcomes. So, they passed new laws and dispensed millions of dollars in grants to expand access to doula services with no real progress.

The rapid growth of private Medicare Advantage plans is raising questions about what care could and should look like for all 80 million people expected to be on Medicare by 2030.