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U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.

A new report by the American Psychological Association calls on AI developers to build in features to protect the mental health of teen and young adults.

In the shadow of President Trump's efforts to lower drug prices, the Medicare drug price negotiation process that began in the Biden administration continues.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the Department of Health and Human Services, is calling for substantive action to limit Americans’ exposure to toxic substances, arguing that these contribute to poor health.

Memory loss experts say they may become an even more important tool in the face of federal cuts to health programs.

Commerce Department employees who were fired, reinstated, and fired again learned belatedly that their health insurance has been cut off. Some had already racked up thousands in medical bills.

Struggling to have a second child, astronaut Kellie Gerardi uses her social media presence to let others know they're not alone.

A study of mice and people looks at how the brain takes an experience, like being cut off in traffic, and responds with an emotion, like road rage.

In dire situations, stress can make us panic and impair our ability to make lifesaving decisions. Emergency response professionals share the tactics they use to stay cool and collected on the job.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling for efforts to limit Americans' exposure to toxic substances. But the Trump administration is also taking actions that run counter to this goal.