Democrat Eileen Higgins is a sharp contrast to her predecessor, Republican Francis Suarez, who leaned into masculinity politics during his term.
Parents appear to be able to continue to get the hep B vaccine for their kids, but this major shakeup could cause confusion among families and logistical barriers for health providers.
The new head of a CDC vaccine panel has repeated the debunked claim as recently as October.
The first shot in the multi-dose vaccine has been recommended at birth for decades, but that could soon change.
A small share of Americans, particularly among Republicans, don’t trust that there’s enough safety testing.
The worry over long-term access to food collides with the reality that children and their families face detrimental health effects when they experience food insecurity.
Food banks are stepping up as millions of Americans prepare to lose government aid provided by SNAP and WIC — but it won’t be enough.
The way the government talks about pregnancy has transformed, putting choices about medications, vaccines and care under heightened scrutiny.
As federal workers face mass layoffs and a government shutdown, Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey's story is a reminder of what public servants can do when they stand their ground.
A series of recommended shots that health providers administer to children as they age has been a recent target of President Donald Trump and his administration.