Key court decisions in 2024 about prescription drug prices, abortion bans, gender-affirming care and the Affordable Care Act could change the way health care is delivered in America.

Fentanyl killed 75,000 people in 2022. Now its making one of the few treatments for opioid addiction harder to use.

Some people with disabilities are caught up in the Medicaid unwinding process and losing their coverage despite their best efforts.

A recent report estimates how abortion bans in states like Kentucky and Missouri affected birth rates during the first half of 2023. Its an early indicator that the bans arent equal in terms of impact.

Thousands of college students are home with their families this week. It's a great time for parents to check on their kids' mental health but they need the right approach to do it.

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.