“This is in many ways a political warning, a political message, to say to these Black women and other Black mayors and other women of color mayors, ‘Your leadership can be challenged, too.’”
The first lady’s “Let’s Move!” initiative to improve school nutrition and exercise drew some criticism from the right — which has been much more muted as the Trump administration promotes MAHA messaging.
As voting rights lose ground, The 19th spoke with four of the advocates working to preserve the path to the ballot for the most marginalized voters.
Some doctors worry that massive cuts to Medicaid will leave pregnant people needing to drive hundreds of miles for prenatal care and delivery services.
Persistent harassment and threats of violence may be impacting who decides to become an elected official or candidate — especially for parents of young children.
A new report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving shows that more than 63 million Americans are serving as family caregivers — and they’re managing financial risks, poor health and isolation.
Children’s health is the most immediate challenge amid an exposure, but parents are grappling with tough choices and quarantines.
Lubbock County in Texas has been free of measles cases for more than 50 days. But Katherine Wells, director of the Lubbock Health Department, is staying vigilant.
"Jane Doe” and medical organizations are suing Kennedy over his directive to no longer recommend COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant people and children.
A new poll shows support is shared across political party lines — and comes as Health and Human Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. could reshape the future of vaccines.