RFK Jr. says autism database will use Medicare and Medicaid info The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data. Alana Wise
States try to revive Medicaid work requirements, worrying some low-income Americans 13 states got the greenlight to add work requirements during the first Trump Administration, but courts halted those plans. Now that Trump is back in the White House, some states are trying again. Alexandra Olgin
From apps to gadgets, 'Second Life' considers how tech is changing having a baby When Amanda Hess learned her unborn child had a genetic condition, she turned to the internet — but didn't find reassurance. "My relationship with technology became so much more intense," she says. Tonya Mosley
Former CDC staff warn of "a five alarm fire" The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has laid off thousands of workers since January. Current and former CDC staff are grappling with uncertainty about both their futures and public health. Pien Huang
How one writer quit dieting and discovered her strength through weightlifting Casey Johnston spent years running and restricting calories. When she started weightlifting, she rebuilt muscle mass — and her relationship with her body. Mara Gordon
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use, a study finds Soaps, lotions and shampoos were found to have formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Ronnie Cohen
In Atlanta, CDC staff reel after recent cuts The CDC has lost thousands of workers since January. At a conference celebrating the work of the agency's "disease detectives," current and former staff grappled with uncertainty about the future. Pien Huang
Hepatitis A outbreak declared in L.A. L.A. County has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis A due to a spike in cases over the past year and data showing an increase in wastewater. Health officials aren't sure what's behind the rise in cases. Will Stone
Fighting loneliness in rural Maine, one casserole at a time What happens when people put their phones down and eat together? Caitlin Shetterly
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy protection to eliminate debt burden WeightWatchers said Tuesday it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt and focus on its transition into a telehealth services provider. The Associated Press