It's raising new questions about immunity testing before pregnancy, early vaccinations for babies and the many complications that could rise from infection.

The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.

Congenital measles has rarely been seen in the U.S. That’s changing as vaccination declines and more pregnant women become infected.

The Jefferson County coroner has confirmed the county's first measles-related death.

OpenAI said that the integration provides read-only access to health records for clinicians.

For decades, workplaces have focused on the motherhood penalty. But research shows parenting develops many of the leadership skills organizations most value.

Michael Kratsios, President Trump’s science adviser, proposed overhauling how the government funds research. Democrats said Mr. Trump’s actions had weakened science.

At least 78 AHRQ grants worth $200 million have been affected by "non-award" notices; it's estimated those grants had $109.2 million in funding remaining.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is escalating quickly. There are growing warnings that, without a stronger response, this Ebola outbreak could become one of the d...

The report, which had cleared the agency’s scientific-review process, had been delayed. It now won’t be published at all, people familiar with the decision told The Post.

Hundreds of mental health professionals have left the Department of Veterans Affairs since President Donald Trump took office, leaving staff “at a breaking point” and some veterans waiting as long as ...

Footage obtained by The Handbasket’s lawsuit shows a hostile takeover on March 17, 2025.

In this visual guide, certified car seat experts walk through common installation mistakes and how to fix them. Learn what a secure car seat base and a tightly fastened tether look like and more.

Trump plans to nominate a new director at the nation’s top health agency following months of upheaval.

We tested whether COVID-19 vaccination affects the risk of preeclampsia (PE) given the well-documented association between COVID-19 and PE, and their …

Measles vaccination protects your entire immune history.

The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.

D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide.

Research from Canada shows that people vaccinated against shingles have a lower dementia risk. There may be a catch, however.

It comes as South Carolina is dealing with the largest outbreak recorded since measles was declared eliminated within the U.S. in 2000.

Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.

Three U.S. physicians who volunteered to treat injured children in Gaza are profiled in the Sundance film 'American Doctor,' directed by Poh Si Teng.

She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

A special corps of health care workers have been called in to work with detained immigrants and many feel deeply conflicted about the assignment, saying they're not able to provide good care.

Women vaccinated against the human papillomavirus can safely skip many of the cervical cancer screenings that are typically recommended every three to five years, a new study from Norway suggests.

On January 24, Customs and Border Protection agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Minnesota intensive care nurse, during immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis. In the week tha...

A group made up of officials with the city of Atlanta, the Beltline and MARTA made the decision in a closed-door meeting without ever informing the public.

Body camera footage obtained by the AJC indicates issues with the search warrant slowed the FBI, even as agents came prepared to take 2020 ballots by force.

The military has been used about 30 times since 1807 to enforce civil rights and quell riots. Can they be used to quash political protests?

Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian, were accompanied home by Texas Democratic Representative Joaquin Castro.

Liam Ramos, 5, isn’t the only child in detention. Teachers and parents describe kids being hunted by federal agents.

The police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into custody. It is believed to the first time local police in...

Pretti was one of us. We have to carry on his struggle.

Dr William H. Foege, a legend in global public health, passed away on 24 January 2026. His life and legacy offer several lessons for global public health