Health
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RFK Jr. Is Right About 'Gender-Affirming Care'
The HHS secretary, to say the least, isn't always very careful about evidence, but, on this one, the most painstaking research is on his side.
The GOP's ObamaCare Opportunity
The party isn't responsible for the law's myriad flaws or exorbitant cost overruns, but it can do a lot to fix the system with market-oriented reform.
Obamacare's Leaking Roof
Republicans inherited a failed, government-driven health system that funds abortion and pays for experimental drugs and surgeries.
Obama Celebrates ObamaCare as It Defies 'Affordability'
With insurance premiums about to spike, the former president's blithe self-congratulation is a testament to his utter disregard for the people he was supposed to help.
Let's Fix Our Broken Health Care System
We need to start having a discussion about how to get medical services into the marketplace, subject to competition and price transparency.
How to End Obamacare and Improve Coverage
Republicans who want to stop the skyrocketing subsidies also have to show they care about the quality of care and intend to fix what's broken.
CDC Opts for Humility Over Hubris on Vaccines and Autism Question
The change in the CDC's language surrounding the contentious issue of childhood vaccines and autism amounts to a return to scientific precision over policy promotion.
Ozempic and the 'Body Positivity' Metamorphosis
Big-girl celebrities have slimmed down, abandoning the "body positivity" movement in a very physical and public way. Is nature finally healing?
The GOP Can't Punt on Health Care
Failing to introduce and explain Obamacare alternatives represents a serious political risk.
Poverty, Obesity, and SNAP in America
There is no "dignity" in obesity, malnourishment and chronic illness, especially when it is a function of poverty, ignorance and dependence upon government.
Trump's GLP-1 Move: Smart Politics or Shortcut to Better Health?
Cheaper drugs are great, but the ultimate goal shouldn't just be "Ozempic for All." The end goal should be "Ozempic for None — Because We Don't Need It."
Trump's Drug-Price Turning Point for Affordable Healthcare
By making essential drugs affordable, reshoring production, and prioritizing patients over politics, President Trump has reframed the national conversation.
Are Offshore Wind Farms a Threat to Human Life?
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. has directed the CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to study and report on the impact of offshore wind farms on humans.
Yes, Ozempic for All
By all means, we should all eat more arugula. Until then, we have found a pharmaceutical path to alleviating an ongoing health crisis.
Pot's Still Bad for You, Man — We Have More Evidence
From mental health to vehicular crashes, legalization of marijuana across the country has yielded less-than-desirable results.
To Lower Health Costs, Legalize Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans for All
One reason health care costs are rising at two to three times the cost of everything else is that the entire insurance market is dysfunctional.
Why Are Peanut Allergies Declining?
Such food sensitivities were once far more rare, and based on a new study, they could become rare once again if doctors and parents will follow the new guidance.
Why Health Insurance Premiums Are Jumping
New pricey drugs and tariffs are contributing to the biggest increase in health insurance premiums in over a decade — since just after ObamaCare "fixed" the system.
FDA Expands Generic Abortion Pills, Endangering Many Lives
The government needs to revoke the approval of mifepristone. In the meantime, pro-life advocates are joining the growing outcry against this step backwards in the fight for life.
Is TrumpRx a Good Idea?
President Donald Trump announced a deal with Pfizer to provide discounts on prescription drugs. If successful, Americans needing a break will welcome it.