French health ministry extends smoking ban France to ban smoking at beaches, parks and outside schools from July 1st to protect children. Eleanor Beardsley
A look at the potential impacts of proposed Medicaid cuts NPR speaks with health economist Lindsay Allen, assistant professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, about the impact of proposed cuts to Medicaid being debated in Congress. A Martínez
These Democratic governors are trying to curb health care for unauthorized immigrants After expanding state Medicaid programs to cover people in the country without legal status, Democrats are considering changes that would reduce immigrant access. Dana Ferguson
Democratic governors reverse course on health care for immigrants without legal status With massive budget cuts looming and threats from the Trump administration, several states are considering whether to cut Medicaid benefits for migrants in the country without legal status. Dana Ferguson
Medicaid recipients in key California GOP district express concerns Lawmakers like California GOP Rep. David Valadao could be instrumental in determining the future of Medicaid. Much of his largely rural district relies on the program to pay for medical expenses. Joshua Yeager
From fitness fads to mental health trends, how wellness became an American 'epidemic' Journalist Amy Larocca says our society's obsession with optimization and self care has reached a fever pitch. She unpacks what it really means to take care of ourselves in How to Be Well. Tonya Mosley
AvKare recalls over-the-counter eye drops after FDA audit Customers are encouraged to stop using several eye irritation products, including gels and artificial tears. Alana Wise
RFK Jr. stands by overhaul of HHS during congressional testimony Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is standing firm on the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, cuts he says were suggested by Elon Musk and his team. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Democrats sound alarm over GOP Medicaid proposal they say could affect millions Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky explains why he and other Democrats are sounding the alarm over a Republican Medicaid proposal they say will leave millions of people without health care. Michel Martin
Mississippi groups providing HIV outreach and care suffering from spending cuts HIV prevention groups in Mississippi are reeling from Trump administration cuts to health spending. Southern states have the highest burden of HIV in the U.S., accounting for half of new infections. Amy Maxmen