By Paula Andalo, KFF Health News Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk. It’s a heightened concern for the estimated million-plus farmworkers who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent
by Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica This story was originally published by ProPublica. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Two members of Congress have called on federal officials to address what they described as “a growing and preventable public health crisis” of
By Daniel Chang, KFF Health News This story also ran on The Washington Post. For 16 years, Larry Gruber, a fitness coach from Wilton Manors, Florida, received a coupon card to help him pay for a psoriatic arthritis medication he needs that costs more than $7,700 a month. Each year,
Christine Mai-Duc, KFF Health News For decades, Californians have generally said that immigrants, who make up more than a quarter of the state’s population and a third of its labor force, are beneficial to the state and its economy. But budget instability and concerns about rising costs are spilling into
Stephanie Armour, KFF Health News This story was originally published by KFF Health News. This story also ran on CBS News. As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could be lurking in some areas. Researchers this spring discovered flesh-eating bacteria in water in several coastal
By John Daley, Colorado Public Radio | May 21, 2026 This article is from a partnership that includes Colorado Public Radio, NPR and KFF Health News. In response to abrupt and politicized changes to federal vaccine policy, concerned Coloradans have taken several steps to shore up support for vaccine science.
This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they’re published. By Nat Lash and Patricia Callahan, ProPublica | June 8, 2026 American children lined up for the world’s first measles shots
The FDA has approved a second generic version of mifepristone, fueling backlash from anti-abortion groups and GOP leaders even as medical evidence supports its safety. The decision underscores deep divisions over reproductive access and regulatory authority.
New research suggests that incorporating a minimum of 15 minutes of brisk walking into a daily routine can provide substantial health benefits, including a significant reduction in the risk of premature death.
A wave of high-profile resignations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised serious alarms about the state of public health in the United States. The turmoil began with the abrupt firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez, who had reportedly clashed with Health Secretary Robert F.
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