Axios

The Trump administration on Friday narrowed the period to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage and imposed other restrictions aimed at rolling back Biden-era flexibilities for the program.

Why it matters: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expects the new policies to lower marketplace premiums by about 5% on average, and save taxpayers $12 billion next year.

Americans broadly support some of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s food regulation agenda — from removing artificial dyes to increasing safety and labeling — though they distrust Kennedy 2-to-1, according to the latest Axios-Ipsos American Health Index.

The big picture: 87% of respondents said the government should do more to make food safe through guidelines, labeling or reduced pesticide exposure.

Melanoma cases are rising in younger people, particularly in women under 50, a National Cancer Institute study has found.

Why it matters: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and melanoma is the deadliest type.

Tinted mineral sunscreens are now available in more shades by more brands than ever before.

Why it matters: They combine sun coverage and makeup in a product that appeals to "clean beauty" fans — but it's not a fit for everyone.

Getting sun helps you get vitamin D, but too much sun is bad for your skin — and wearing sunscreen could reduce vitamin D absorption.

Why it matters: It feels like a conundrum.

In the U.S., UV rays are at their worst at high noon in the summer, with average values exceeding 11 — considered "extreme" — in some places.

Why it matters: That's when it's especially important to limit time in the sun and cover up.