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New Adiposity Rules Would Label Most Americans as Obese

The change could expand screening by identifying people with high body fat despite a normal BMI, prompting trials to test whether treating those people improves health.

Four States Sue to Stop HHS From Withholding $600 Million in CDC Grants

States Step In on Vaccine Guidance as CDC Chief Considers ACIP’s September Changes