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The president weighed in after the health secretary's vaccine advisers recommended a major change to the shots routinely given to children.

The newly appointed chair's comments were overheard Friday during a break in the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' proceedings.

The shot was previously recommended for all infants after birth to prevent an infection that can cause severe liver disease and cancer.

After last-minute changes, members complained they didn't fully understand what they were voting on.

Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy criticized the decision to invite Aaron Siri, who worked with Kennedy on vaccine-related lawsuits, to present at the CDC meeting.

The Government Accountability Office report is solidifying GOP opposition to extending expiring subsidies that help people pay for health insurance.

"No one wants a primary challenge where the accusation is: 'You supported Obamacare.'"

Advocates for European drugmakers say other countries must follow the UK to the bargaining table to stave off tariffs and remain competitive.

Food and Drug Administration chief Marty Makary convinced Rick Pazdur to take the role to help bring stability to the roiling agency.

States are choosing not to cover the new weight-loss drugs, sacrificing a chance to stem cancer, diabetes and heart disease.