What Mississippi's infant mortality crisis says about the risks of Medicaid cuts Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts coming, experts fear the crisis may worsen in other states. Katia Riddle
President Trump announces deal with Pfizer to sell its drugs on federal website President Trump on Tuesday announced a deal with Pfizer to sell its drugs directly to consumers at discounted prices. They'll be available through a website operated by the federal government. A Martínez
Researchers concerned new U.S. dietary guidelines will overlook harms of alcohol The federal government is getting ready to release new dietary guidelines, but some researchers are concerned the harmful effects of alcohol will be overlooked. Will Stone
Washington won’t have any free Covid shots for the uninsured until mid-October Washington state has a program for uninsured people to get free vaccines. But that program doesn’t yet have any of the latest Covid boosters, and they’re not expected until mid-October. Eilís O'Neill
President announces TrumpRx website for drugs, and pricing deal with Pfizer The Trump administration says it is making deals with drug companies to lower prices U.S. consumers pay for medicines. But key details are missing on how the initiative would work. Sydney Lupkin
As sports betting explodes, experts push for a public health approach to addiction Sports betting is now legal in 39 and D.C. But public health experts are concerned about gambling disorders, and are calling for more limits on sports gambling to prevent addiction. Karen Brown
Pasta meals from Trader Joe's and Walmart may be linked to a deadly listeria outbreak The USDA says the precooked pasta products, sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart, could be connected to a nationwide listeria outbreak that has killed four people and sickened at least 20 others. Rachel Treisman
Scientists create human eggs in the lab, using skin cells Scientists created the eggs using DNA from adult skin cells, a step that could someday potentially lead to new ways to treat infertility and enable gay couples to have genetically related children. Rob Stein
With therapy hard to get, people lean on AI for mental health. What are the risks? People are using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence apps to help them with emotional issues, but experts say they are not a substitute for therapy or companionship. Windsor Johnston
Trump deadline for drugmakers to lower prices comes due The Trump administration sent letters this summer to 17 makers of name-brand drugs pushing them to lower prices to align them with what other countries pay. The companies had 60 days to "step up." Sydney Lupkin
