Are you facing rising health care costs in 2027? We want to hear from you.Health insurance premiums and costs are rising for millions of Americans again starting in January. We want to know how your lives will be impacted. Oct 29 26October 29, 2026Article at washingtonpost.com
How much are ACA premiums rising in 2027? See what it looks like where you live.The Post analyzed insurers’ finalized and proposed 2027 rate increases across the U.S. Find out what costs will look like where you live. Oct 29 26October 29, 2026Article at washingtonpost.com
Americans’ fresh fruits and vegetables are increasingly coming from MexicoBut the FDA rarely inspects those manufacturers that ship produce to the U.S. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at washingtonpost.com
The FDA rarely inspects much of the produce Americans eatAmericans are eating more imported fruits and vegetables, but less than 10 percent of facilities that account for 90 percent of shipments have been inspected since 2009. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at washingtonpost.com
RFK Jr. says Americans worried about vaccines have a ‘friend at the White House’Since being confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made clear he wants to overhaul the nation’s immunization system. Sep 17 26September 17, 2026Article at washingtonpost.com
Judge rebukes HHS over AI use in cutting teen pregnancy prevention grantsHe wrote that grant solicitations for changes to funding reference public health studies that appear not to exist or do not support what they are cited for. Sep 01 26September 01, 2026Article at washingtonpost.com
Measles’ role in child’s death ignites fight between RFK Jr. and Pennsylvania governorA county coroner said that the pathologist who examined a newborn who tested positive for measles did not believe the virus played a role in the baby’s death. Aug 28 26August 28, 2026Article at washingtonpost.com
Trump rolls back vaccine recommendations. See where your school stands.At least 5.2 million kindergarten-age kids live in counties where measles vaccination rates have fallen below the herd immunity threshold, according to a Post investigation. Aug 17 26August 17, 2026Article at washingtonpost.com
FDA travels to Mexico a month after linking Taylor Farms to cyclospora outbreakSenior FDA official confirms that inspectors were on-site at the Taylor Farms processing facility and plan to be in the fields next. Aug 14 26August 14, 2026Article at washingtonpost.com
As measles cases reach record highs, see your school’s vaccine ratesThe share of U.S. counties where 95 percent or more of kindergartners were vaccinated against the disease has dropped to 28 percent, public records show. Jul 24 26July 24, 2026Article at washingtonpost.com
Inside RFK Jr.’s long-running crusade against the flu vaccineTrump’s health secretary has halted federal flu vaccine promotions, citing personal beliefs about vaccine risks. Feb 21 26February 21, 2026Article at washingtonpost.com
As U.S. vaccination rates fall, see how your school comparesTake a look to see what the kindergarten measles vaccination rates are in your area. Dec 30 25December 30, 2025Article at washingtonpost.com
VA pays more in disability for sleep apnea than some lost limbsVA vowed to modernize its disability benefits system. As criticism from veterans and their advocates has mounted, efforts to move forward have stalled. Nov 06 25November 06, 2025Article at washingtonpost.com
The unregulated industry that coaches veterans to pile on benefitsThe number of vets receiving 100 percent disability ratings has surged in recent years. For-profit firms, influencers and the VA play a large role in the trend. Nov 05 25November 05, 2025Article at washingtonpost.com
We teamed up with our audience to measure TikTok’s unmistakable drawIn a unique experiment, The Washington Post collected more than 1,100 TikTok users’ data so it could analyze how the social media platform’s algorithm worked. Oct 07 25October 07, 2025Article at washingtonpost.com
Spending hours on TikTok? Here’s how the app keeps you swiping.Washington Post reporters analyzed data from over 800 TikTok users to learn how the app turns people into power users, some of whom spend hours per day scrolling. Oct 07 25October 07, 2025Article at washingtonpost.com
Veterans Affairs’ disability benefits program is prone to exploitationThe Department of Veterans Affairs spends billions on dubious and even fraudulent disabilities benefits. Meanwhile, some deserving cases wait. Oct 06 25October 06, 2025Article at washingtonpost.com
Some suggest Tylenol is linked to autism. Here’s what to know.Conservative media and influencers are amplifying research suggesting a link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. Sep 05 25September 05, 2025Article at washingtonpost.com
Coke confirms cane sugar soda is coming to the U.S. Is it healthier?Some nutritionists said there is little benefit in substituting cane sugar for high-fructose corn syrup, a staple of sugary snacks and drinks. Jul 22 25July 22, 2025Article at washingtonpost.com
Melatonin doses can vary from what’s on the label. Here’s how much.An FDA study of 110 melatonin supplements marketed for children found doses ranged from 0 to 667 percent of the amount on the label. Jun 25 25June 25, 2025Article at washingtonpost.com