‘It’s back to drug rationing’: the end of HIV was in sight. Then came the cuts

The abrupt halt to US funding threatens to undo decades of advances, dramatically increasing infections and deaths, but some see an opportunity for Africa to lead the response

I moved to the sauna capital of the US. Could I take the heat?

A thriving sauna culture is growing in frosty Minnesota as people warm to the health benefits and sense of community

How much do you spend on health and wellness a month?

We want to know more about your health and wellness budgets – whether it goes to skincare or therapy

What is bird flu, and should you be worried about it?

In January, the first person in the US died from bird flu. Learn what the symptoms are and how you can stay safe

Mental health crisis ‘means youth is no longer one of happiest times of life’

UN-commissioned study in UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand finds satisfaction rises with age

My $30,000 health insurance claim was denied. Then I tweeted about it

Public shaming works – but it’s also a sign of how broken the appeals process is in the US health insurance industry

‘Betrayed by the system’: Chappell Roan sparks debate over pay and healthcare in pop

The singer castigated record labels in her Grammys speech – but, as music industry insiders explain, issues around artist health and support run even deeper

Man charged in killing of healthcare CEO responds to supporters on website

Luigi Mangione expressed gratitude on new website to people writing him, saying they transcend ‘class divisions’

US nursing home patients: have you or your loved one experienced coverage denials from UnitedHealthcare?

We would like to hear from people who have been denied access to care as a patient with the UnitedHealthcare Medicare advantage plan

Did RFK Jr really drink fish medicine? He definitely has weird ideas about ‘making America healthy again’

The supplement-loving anti-vaxxer could well be the US’s next health secretary. At least the wellness bros and woo-woo fans will be happy, writes Arwa Mahdawi