The National Institutes of Health funds research, but some scientists fear that funding may be pulled or paused by the Trump administration.

More than 1 in 3 parents reported that their child has dealt with dental problems linked to a lack of routine oral hygiene, such as brushing teeth twice daily, a new poll shows.

HHS and its agencies "help health care providers and the public learn about and respond to public health incidents and threats, including outbreaks of infectious diseases," including bird flu, dengue, measles and other diseases, according to the resolution text.

An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.

Medical and biomedical researchers across North Carolina are used to pondering some of the most vexing questions in health and biology, but a directive issued last week by Trump left many without answers when it came to the future of their life-saving and life-enhancing research projects.

President Donald Trump's first week in office came with big changes to U.S. health agencies, including the pausing of all external communications and banning travel.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear before the Senate Finance Committee for the first of two confirmation hearings as Trump’s nominee for health secretary.

The current director of the National Institutes of Health, Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., has announced that she will step down from the position on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

Pregnant women with obesity face an increased risk of complications, including the need for a cesarean section, which carries its own set of risks. A University of Oklahoma

The Trump administration’s freeze on communications from U.S. health agencies is leading to another disruption: the abrupt cancellation of scientific meetings. The move covers a swath of health conditions,

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces Senate confirmation hearings Wednesday and Thursday, health advocates find themselves in an uncomfortable position.

The CNN poll also showed support for labels about alcohol consumption and cancer risk, as recommended by the U.S. surgeon general earlier this month.