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The first time Jennilyn Nichols’ transgender daughter lost healthcare, they were on vacation in Florida. Flower, her now 14-year-old daughter, was outside swimming, and another parent called Nichols to tell her that Indiana’s law banning pediatric gender-affirming care had passed. It wouldn’t go into effect immediately in April 2023, though, so there was time to…

Advocates are urging the state agency tasked with reviewing health insurer applications for rate changes to reject proposed increases for 2027 that would apply to plans purchased by individuals and small businesses

MONROE COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) —Georgia U.S. House Rep. and GOP senatorial candidate Mike Collins abruptly ended a press conference in Forsyth on Thursday after reporters questioned his alleged ties to antisemitism and White nationalism

An ad from Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., highlights affordability challenges for healthcare. Andrew Harnik/hide caption

AI is the hottest thing in medical care right now — but many of us feel trepidation about it. Just one illustrative public survey sample: An October 2025 KFF poll found just 8 percent of Americans reported feeling a “great deal” of trust in AI managing their appointments or analyzing their health records, and only…

A new study ranks Vietnam among the world’s leaders in self-care readiness, highlighting its potential to ease pressure on overstretched health services

As President Donald Trump tightens US sanctions against Cuba, the island’s healthcare providers warn of medical shortages and rising death rates

Angie Lowery grows squash, onions, potatoes, and other produce in her backyard garden in Robeson County, North Carolina. She’s tried to improve her health to be able to be there for her grandchildren. Andrew Jones/KFF Health Newshide caption

After eight years of displacement, Amne Izadid returned to Ouadda, in north-eastern Central African Republic, in 2024. Coming home brought relief, but also uncertainty

Johns Hopkins Health System Vice President of Clinical Innovation Dr. Peter A. Najjar explains the transformative impact of AI in the medical fields and the application of the technology for oncology and cancer patients on Mornings with Maria