Public health after the COVID-19 pandemic must transform into a more effective force for improving health, especially in those marginalized communities that are at highest risk. Lessons from the ...

Around 1.6 million Americans were removed from the federal health program Medicaid during the first six months of President Donald Trump's second term, according to data collected by the health news ...

The World Health Organization issued new guidelines Monday recommending the use of GLP-1 drugs for treating obesity. In the new guidelines, the United Nations health agency made two key ...

The World Health Organization on Monday recommended GLP-1 drugs as a tool to manage obesity in adults, marking a shift in the way the U.N. agency has historically framed obesity treatment. The WHO ...

Globally, more than 1 billion people currently live with obesity. The World Health Organization on Monday released new guidance on GLP-1 medications for adults with obesity, recommending their ...

The UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health recently hosted scientists, physicians and industry experts to discuss how drugs based on GLP-1 are transforming treatment for obesity, diabetes ...

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Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in advocating for their child’s healthcare needs, acting as their voice and actively participating in medical decisions, especially when the child is young ...

In 2025, the average annual premium for family health coverage reached $26,993, an increase of $1,408 (6 percent) from the previous year. Covered workers contributed an average of 16 percent ($1,440) ...

I received a question this week about what happens when a child “ages out” of a Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) or Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) plan at age 26. Children can remain on ...

North Carolina's State Health Plan can negotiate directly with the manufacturers of GLP-1 medications under a new agreement with CVS Caremark, its pharmacy benefit manager. That agreement represents ...

This Child Health Day, and every day, my Administration is committed to protecting the health and well-being of every American child, equipping our youngest citizens to lead long and fulfilling lives, ...