The U.S. always seems to be in competition with China—economically, technologically, militarily. But how do the two countries stack up when it comes to measuring the health of its people? Going by ...

A new study finds that three quarters of American adults and half of adolescents are too heavy. That's making more of us sick and creating enormous health care costs.

Here’s what to know about ultra-processed foods, and how Kennedy has said he plans to shape the U.S. food system.

RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings continue today as he appears before a second Senate committee. Follow STAT's live updates.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made disputed claims before the ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial statements linking vaccines to autism draw concern during his Senate confirmation ...

Founder and CEO of Daily Nouri Caroline Carralero explains why she and so many others across party lines are in support of RFK, Jr. senate confirmation and his vision for the future of American health ...

Researchers identify a significant association between sugar-sweetened beverage tax and BMI changes among adults living in ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made a number of disputed claims.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s confirmation hearings began Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee. He appears before the ...

The AHA's 2025 report highlights alarming trends in cardiovascular disease, obesity, and lifestyle factors, emphasizing the ...

The report card shows Mississippi leads the nation in firearm deaths. In 2023, a total of 844 firearm-related deaths occurred ...