Regulator looks to expand loophole to allow dangerous compounds in food as long as they’re not carcinogenic

As football coach Bill Parcells famously said, “you are what your record says you are”.

This research is part of KFF’s Health in the Midterms series, a collection of policy research, polling and news from across KFF about election-related health care issues.

Flu season is among us! You can prepare by getting the vaccine for the seasonal flu, COVID-19 and more. These vaccines can take your experience with these viruses from "wild to mild". This year, we are connecting with community members as they prep for flu season. First up, we followed Julio Torres (@spaceprincejulio) during his appointment with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis (@drdemetre) to get his flu and COVID shots. Did Julio end up finding vaccines are "fun"? Watch to find out and talk to your provider or visit the Callen-Lorde front desk to make your vaccine appointment. Learn more at the link in our bio!

If carried out, the public execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad set for Dec. 3 would be the first in modern U.S. history.

“It’s a wholly unethical trial, and it shouldn’t be allowed,” says Dr. Paul Offit of Guinea-Bissau study

“It’s a wholly unethical trial, and it shouldn’t be allowed,” says Dr. Paul Offit of Guinea-Bissau study

Cases in the Northern Hemisphere are cropping up weeks early, and they are dominated by a virus with a concerning mutation.

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The ACLU is always working to protect Americans' right to vote and access to the polls. As a critical election season begins, make sure you know if you're registered to vote: click on your state in the map below below to find your voter registration site, or view a complete list of registration sites by clicking "view data."

A northern Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague. Health officials say it's the first recorded death in the area from pneumonic plague since 2007.

Migrant children as young as 2 are showing up at immigration courts nationwide, many without attorneys, to try make their case to stay in the US and avoid deportation.