Susan Monarez said she came to the job as director of the CDC aligned with Kennedy’s goals of improving America’s health and was open to changing the policies and structures at the agency. But she wasn’t ready to compromise her scientific judgment.| Healthbeat
Health care has proved a vulnerable target for the firehose of cuts and policy changes President Donald Trump ordered in the name of reducing waste and improving efficiency. But most of the impact isn’t as tangible as, say, higher egg prices at the grocery store.| Healthbeat
Screenings for newborns, tests for rabies, and early virus detection are just some of the important functions carried out by public health labs. Here's how federal funding cuts could now hinder that work.| Healthbeat
The resignations and public statements of senior leaders from the CDC signal that the nation’s premier public health agency is now guided by ideology, rather than science. What happens now?| Healthbeat
There are a lot of questions about vaccines this year. Should you still get the flu shot? Here's what to know.| Healthbeat
Federal agencies responsible for spelling out who should get vaccinated aren’t necessarily in sync, issuing seemingly contradictory recommendations. But insurers will likely cover the shots this year. Here's what to know.| Healthbeat
Native American tribes and organizations are responding to concerns about low measles vaccination rates and patients’ difficulty accessing health care as the disease spreads across the country.| Healthbeat
The second Trump administration has said that healthy eating is a priority. But its tax and spending law will make it harder for some people to afford healthy food.| Healthbeat
The U.S.' health emergency response systems may be too labor-intensive, reactive, and vulnerable to error. Dr. Jay Varma breaks down how AI tools can help.| Healthbeat
AI has improved performance in industries where data are abundant and decisions need to be fast and accurate, such as finance and logistics. Here's why the same tools could help the public health system improve accuracy and act faster.| Healthbeat
Some leading vaccine scientists are calling for more resources to research vaccine safety and support people with claims of injury — and asking Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to step up.| Healthbeat
HIV advocates organize as Trump guts funding. They recall the early days of the HIV movement when grassroots resistance fought and won—new infections dropped by 12% from 2018 to 2022.| Healthbeat
The evidence that vaccines are beneficial remains overwhelming. Vaccines to prevent RSV in people 60 and older are performing admirably. And a Stanford study found vaccination against shingles reduced the risk of dementia.| Healthbeat
Can artificial intelligence save public health? Dr. Jay K. Varma writes about how as threats to health continue to emerge, officials may be able to use AI to practice public health with greater speed, precision, and effectiveness.| Healthbeat
