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In a First, Trump and GOP-Led Congress Prepare To Swell Ranks of U.S. Uninsured
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Last September, Alton Fry went to the doctor concerned he had high blood pressure. The trip would result in a prostate cancer…
A Texas Boy Needed Protection From Measles. The Vaccine Cost $1,400.
In the early days of the West Texas measles outbreak, Thang Nguyen eyed the rising number of cases and worried. His 4-year-old son was at…
Kennedy’s Vaccine Advisers Sow Doubts as Scientists Protest US Pivot on Shots
As fired and retired scientists rallied outside in the Atlanta heat, an advisory panel that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. handpicked to replace experts he’d fired…
California Immigrants Weigh Health Coverage Against Deportation Risk
For months, Maria, 55, a caregiver to older adults in Orange County, has been trying not to smile. If she opens her mouth too wide,…
Too Sick To Work, Some Americans Worry Trump’s Bill Will Strip Their Health Insurance
Stephanie Ivory counts on Medicaid to get treated for gastrointestinal conditions and a bulging disc that makes standing or sitting for long periods painful. Her…
Thune Says Health Care Often ‘Comes With a Job.’ The Reality’s Not Simple or Straightforward.
“A lot of times, health care comes with a job.” Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), in an interview with KOTA on May 30, 2025 Millions of…
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Live From Aspen — Governors and an HHS Secretary Sound Off
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly…
En algunas playas federales hay olas para surfear, pero los salvavidas brillan por su ausencia
CHINCOTEAGUE, Virginia — Cuando Azania Lane-Majestic llegó a la playa con su familia, su entusiasmo inicial se convirtió en preocupación. No había salvavidas a la…
At Some Federal Beaches, Surf’s Up but the Lifeguard Chair’s Empty
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — When Azania Lane-Majestic arrived at the beach with her family, her initial excitement gave way to concern. No lifeguards could be seen…