NHS patients with sickle cell disease will be able to benefit from a groundbreaking gene-editing treatment that offers the prospect of a cure for the condition. The one-off gene therapy, known as ...

In a series of aggressive, rapid-fire questions to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his plans to replace career scientists at the Maryland-based National Institutes for Health and reform the country’s ...

In his first Senate confirmation hearing to be secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...

Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services secretary said that NIH, FDA and CDC would be integral in his objective to prevent chronic disease.

Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared to face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic ...

President Donald Trump’s new administration is looking ahead to key Senate hearings this week for three of his most ...

Washington Post staff tried to separate what is happening from what is not, and to explain what may happen in the future.

Experts say the gunman’s brain tissue points to traumatic injury ‘likely’ caused by blasts in the line of duty; the Army disagrees, but is taking steps to limit exposure.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion, and public health priorities in his first ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made disputed claims before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

The Senate continues their confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, and here’s what ...

The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees concluded on Thursday, and here’s what you need to know.