In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.

Becerra didn’t mention Kennedy by name Kennedy, but he did offer advice to his prospective replacement. Be worried about the things you can’t see, he said. Cyberattacks that have disabled ...

Xavier Becerra's unwavering support for the Affordable Care Act helped land him the top job at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, running a $1.7 trillion agency that is responsible for nearly half of the country’s health insurance,

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra's advice for his likely successor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. includes being prepared for the unexpected, such as deadly viruses and cyberattacks that disable hospitals.

US health officials announced on Friday that they were awarding US$590 million to Moderna to develop mRNA vaccines against influenza, including advancing

There are an estimated 300,000 polio survivors in the United States. For some, the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary is reviving their painful memories.

US health officials announced Friday they were awarding $590 million to Moderna to develop mRNA vaccines against influenza, including advancing the company's bird flu vaccine, as fears of a new pandemic grow.

US health officials announced Friday they were awarding $590 million to Moderna to develop mRNA vaccines against influenza, including advancing the company's bird flu vaccine, as fears of a new pandemic grow.

ATLANTA — So, the Michael Penix Jr. Era has begun with a blowout. For all the chatter we’ve heard from Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris about “the plan” for his quarterback position ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) identified 15 drugs it has selected for price negotiations with drug companies, including Rybelsus, another drug that works to combat diabetes and can lead to weight loss; Trelegy Ellipta, which treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma; and Xtandi, which treats prostate cancer.

Medicare announces 15 new drugs chosen for price negotiations, including popular weight loss drug Ozempic - Any negotiated prices will go into effect in 2027, federal health officials say

Ozempic and Wegovy, the blockbuster but costly GLP-1 drugs often used for weight loss, are among the 15 medications that will be subject to the next round of Medicare price negotiations, the Biden administration announced Friday.