NPR speaks with Debra Houry, the CDC's former chief medical officer, about her decision to leave her post and her concerns over Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine decisions.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.

Members of a union representing federal workers said it has been waiting for guidance from the CDC and its parent agency on whether telework will be considered an accommodation under its revised policy.

Cone Health has won the 2025 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Pursuit of Healthcare Equity for its initiative to lower high blood pressure, particularly among Black patients.

Dermatologists often recommend nicotinamide — a form of Vitamin B3 — following skin cancer. A study of nearly 34,000 veterans finds this supplement reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence.

Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts.

A lack of regulation around surrogacy means people are often unprepared for when things go wrong.

Humanitarian groups want the birth control devices to be given to countries in need.

Where do you draw the line between bed rotting and depression?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ousted Susan Monarez following a disagreement over vaccine policy.