The CDC and VA will terminate thousands of health workers. Many unintended consequences could threaten public health and safety.

COVID-19 put public health officials on the front lines against a once-in-a-lifetime threat. It's left them with less power and resources to respond to future emergencies. Why it matters: Instead of strengthening America's public health infrastructure,

The advisory panels, which included top scientists and researchers, were working on preventing deadly foodborne illnesses and advising on regulatory standards.

Being informed is a radical act of self-care right now,” said Cynthia Plotch, a reproductive justice advocate and founder of Winx Health. “Misinformation is rampant and fur

An unknown number of fired CDC workers got their jobs back this week. Among them was Bri McNulty, who had shared her story with NPR.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked some scientists to assess how their research aligns with the priorities of President Donald Trump's administration.

CDC requested answers about foreign aid programs from grant recipients who do no work abroad. It turns out to have been a mistake

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent a survey on March 6 asking some federally funded researchers to assess how their work aligns with the priorities of President Donald Trump's administration,

There is significant progress being made in the fight against drug overdoses and deaths across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released preliminary data showing a nearly 24% drop nationwide in opioid-related fatalities.