Health

The German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19.

Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children.

Getting into nature can be challenging during the workday.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 2 in 10 U.S. adults donated money to a crowdfunding campaign over the last year, with medical expenses proving most common.

High cholesterol is one of the most common and manageable risk factors for heart disease.

A Michigan program that provides cash to help expectant mothers cope with bills, expenses and the high cost of taking care of children is coming to Detroit.

The Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.

President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Volunteering with children can build confidence and teach social and problem-solving skills.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s family says he’s undergoing double hernia surgery at a hospital in the country’s capital.