Americans’ health has long been unequal, but a new study shows that the disparity between the life expectancies of different populations has nearly doubled since 2000.

"The ground beneath our feet is perpetually shifting. And it’s hard to keep our balance," writes Alissa Quart.

An England-wide study of over 58 million people has identified eight rare diseases that carry significantly increased risks for COVID-19-related mortality in fully vaccinated individuals.

Growth slowed but remained resilient at the end of 2024, leaving the US economy on solid footing heading into a new year — ...

For the ultrawealthy, the document floats eliminating the federal estate tax, at an estimated cost of $370 billion in revenue ...