The Department of Health and Human Services is making a big change. They are stopping some vaccine projects that were in the works. These projects were using mRNA technology to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. The decision came from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the health secretary. He is known for not always agreeing with vaccines. In a statement, he...

A prominent senator is now under the spotlight after backing a controversial figure for a major health role. This figure is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who has been making waves as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Trump administration. Kennedy's recent mass firings, including top leaders from key programs like the Food and Drug Administration (F...

When it comes to kids and their health, there's a lot of talk about how much medication they're given. In 2018, Ontario decided to make sure every kid had access to drugs they needed by launching a huge program called OHIP+. . This program covered all drugs, even drugs for both depression and to help with mental health. But, there was a surprise twist in April 2019 ...

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen a mix of unique figures to lead health agencies, including a retired congressman, a surgeon, and a former talk-show host. These picks might significantly alter the government’s approach to health, from healthcare and medicine to food safety and scientific research. At the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services coul...