Health Care

The appointment of Bethany Kozma as head of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Global Affairs represents a consequential moment for US global health engagement. This change marks a significant US global health policy shift. While the office operates largely outside the public spotlight, it plays a

The decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to terminate multiple federal grants awarded to the American Academy of Pediatrics marks a significant turning point in the relationship between the federal government and one of the most influential pediatric organizations in the country. The move affects programs

The US food safety system is under renewed scrutiny. This comes after federal regulators issued warning letters to some of the country’s largest retailers. These retailers continued to sell recalled infant formula linked to a growing botulism outbreak. The action highlights systemic weaknesses in how recalls are executed at the

Open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act is unfolding against a backdrop of legislative indecision. This backdrop is reshaping consumer behavior and intensifying anxiety about health insurance affordability. Millions of Americans are making coverage choices without clarity on whether enhanced premium subsidies will continue. This situation has injected hesitation into

How Psychedelics Are Shaping Personal Identity in Unexpected Ways The growing global interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy has revealed a fascinating pattern. Many individuals report profound shifts in how they understand their identity, sexuality, and gender expression after guided psychedelic experiences. These changes rarely arise as sudden personality rewrites. Instead, they

Growing Debate Over CDC’s New Vaccine Strategy A major shift in U.S. public health policy has placed national attention on how newborns should be protected from hepatitis B. The recent decision by advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to step away from the longstanding recommendation

Short Bursts of Daily Activity Linked to Longer, Healthier Lives A growing body of health research suggests that brief, vigorous bursts of movement woven into daily routines may offer substantial improvements in longevity, cardiovascular resilience, and metabolic health. These findings challenge long-held assumptions. Many believe that structured workouts or gym-based