Science & Medicine
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has big plans for the FDA if he’s confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf explains why certain changes may not be that easy — or desirable.
Politics
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing healthcare coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program
Masculinity is under attack, but not by Kamala Harris. The threat comes from the candidate wearing more makeup.
At a time of deep political division, Americans find unity in mourning Jimmy Carter, a president universally praised for his decency.
California
California officials have reached $55 million in settlements with L.A. Care, a publicly operated health plan serving Medi-Cal patients in Los Angeles County.
President Trump issued an executive order Tuesday that aims to stop the use of puberty blockers, hormones and other forms of gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Hundreds rallied Thursday in the rain outside Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, calling for rollbacks to new restrictions on gender-affirming care for youth.
Trump’s victory endangers vaccines, Medicare and Medicaid recipients, and abortion rights. Here’s the potential fallout
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We reached out to the people in Halsey’s universe who have seen her through the process of creating the Summaeverythang Community Center and are helping make it happen.
Days after federal judges put parts of an executive order from President Trump on hold, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles hasn’t reversed its recent restrictions on hormonal treatment for transgender youth.