The professional society for plastic surgeons on Tuesday recommended its members delay transition-related breast, genital and facial surgery on youths until they turn 19, saying there wasn't enough evidence of benefits and risks.
Why it matters: The new guidance comes amid the Trump administration's widening crackdown on gender care, which has put doctors and other providers in the middle of a showdown between federal power, privacy protections and, in some cases, state laws.
UCLA researchers say they've found a way to reduce mineral sunscreen's biggest drawback: the white cast.
Why it matters: The chalky residue — especially on darker skin tones — keeps many people from wearing mineral sunscreen, despite its role in preventing skin cancer.
Car insurance prices dipped last year after a post-pandemic stretch of skyrocketing costs, a new Insurify report finds.
The average annual full-coverage premium fell 6% nationally from 2024 to 2025, to $2,144.
Some states saw much larger drops, including Wyoming (-30%), Iowa (-25%) and Arkansas (-23%).
Reality check: That relief comes after car insurance costs rose 46% from 2022 to 2024, "partially due to risky driving behavior following the pandemic," said Insurify, an insurance-comparison platform.
Amazon Prime members are using fast delivery less like a convenience perk — and more like a substitute for routine shopping trips, according to new data from Amazon.
Why it matters: Groceries and everyday household essentials now account for half of all same- or next-day deliveries to U.S. Prime members, signaling a deeper shift in how Americans buy basics — and their reliance on delivery instead of physical stores.
The Trump administration is facing new pressure to disclose details about its confidential pricing agreements with big drug companies and whether they meaningfully lower costs for patients.
Why it matters: President Trump has touted the "most favored nation" drug pricing deals as one of his signature accomplishments, but most of the details have been kept under wraps, including how the new prices are calculated.
No one wants to hear that a friend, colleague or loved one has a progressive, degenerative disease like Parkinson's.
It was especially tough when we learned the disease affected Jim O'Connell — a fellow journalist known for his innovative ideas, sharp wit and gruff wisdom, Axios' Eileen Drage O'Reilly writes.
While most of the South is bouncing back from the ongoing winter storms, the crisis in Nashville and parts of Mississippi is dragging into another week, with at least 37 dead and tens of thousands still without power.
Why it matters: Unlike Texas in 2021, power generation held up. The failures were more mundane: Icy trees snapped power lines, and crews struggled to reach damaged poles. That's left a patchwork recovery: Most of the region is recovering, but tens of thousands remain stuck without heat in freezing temperatures.
Pharmacy benefit managers are facing more pressure after the Department of Labor issued new requirements for disclosing their financial dealings with drugmakers, pharmacies and others health system players.
Why it matters: The proposed rule stems from President Trump's executive order on lowering drug prices and comes as Congress is targeting the drug supply intermediaries with more transparency rules.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to remove fluoride from public water supplies is playing out on dual tracks, as the Environmental Protection Agency advances a fast-track review of health risks and at least 16 states weigh new restrictions.
Why it matters: The efforts show how key parts of Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" agenda are being steered outside of the department he oversees.
