US health reform is tough to pass. Can the brazen killing of a CEO change that?

With partisan gridlock and special interests more powerful than ever, it’s difficult to know how to move forward

My daughter could have died. I blame US insurance companies

I asked my doctor for a shot to protect my premature daughter against RSV. Then we realized we didn’t qualify for insurance

How did a healthcare insurance CEO become a target of such violent hatred?

I’m horrified by the assassination of Brian Thompson. I’m also horrified that we let people die without medical care

FBI offers $50,000 for information in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s slaying

Minnesota executive was gunned down in Manhattan on Wednesday, and police are still searching for the suspect

Brian Thompson’s death has elicited little sympathy. I don’t need to spell out why

UnitedHealthcare is egregious among US insurers for charging enormous premiums, then denying care

UnitedHealth Group is increasing security after Brian Thompson’s killing, executive says

In comments shared with the Guardian, Andrew Witty said ‘permanent’ changes would make campuses less ‘welcoming’

Experience: I was bitten by a spider – and nearly lost my leg

My entire leg was on fire. It was as if someone had slit it open with a knife

Now is the time to unplug and reset. Next year we enter a more dangerous world – but for now I need the silence of nature

The return of Trump demands extreme watchfulness. But effective vigilance also requires energy and strength, mental and emotional recharge and balance

‘My scars aren’t a finish line’: three trans and non-binary people on how top surgery changed their lives

The number of gender-affirming procedures rose in the US, followed by an onslaught of anti-trans laws. For many, the scars can be a symbol of pride and resilience

The missing midlife crisis: why 81% of millennials say they can’t afford one

This traditional period of inner turmoil is often accompanied by weight gain, cosmetic treatments, ill-advised purchases and new hobbies. But is it becoming a thing of the past?