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The proposed rule could give millions of Americans access to the new drugs; it would also put pressure on the federal budget.

Researchers are trying to understand why resistant pathogens are so prevalent in the war-torn nations of the Middle East.

Cassava Sciences said that its drug did not significantly reduce cognitive decline in 1,900 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other's genetic children. Should they switch their girls?

Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump's election, could scuttle an agreement.

The picks to oversee public health have all pushed back against Covid policies or supported ideas that are outside the medical mainstream.

Medical care can be wearying and time-consuming, especially for seniors. Researchers are beginning to quantify the burdens.

Officials have linked 11 listeria cases since October 2021 to items from Yu Shang Food, which is recalling more than 72,000 pounds of products.

In selecting a doctor who is skeptical of vaccine safety, the president-elect is emphasizing his commitment to reforming the role of federal health agencies in radical ways.

A frequent Fox News commentator, Dr. Makary has a penchant for challenging the medical establishment, and stirred pandemic concerns with his views on Covid immunity and vaccine mandates.