Morris Brown, a primary care physician, listens to Sarah McCutcheon’s heartbeat in the exam room at his medical office in Kingstree, South Carolina, which sits in a region that suffers from health care provider shortages and high rates of chronic diseases. Gavin McIntyre for KFF Health News hide caption
Fleetwood High School cheerleader Samantha Colelli, 17, a senior at Fleetwood, does a basket during halftime at a game in 2017. As cheerleading has become more ambitious over the last decade, it's also become riskier warn pediatricians. Harold Hoch/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle/Getty Images hide caption
Veronica, 17, of Des Moines, Iowa, with her estrogen pills. A new study shows a very low rate of regret among kids taking puberty blockers or hormones as part of gender-affirming care. Selena Simmons-Duffin/NPR hide caption
Seven out of 10 adults in the U.S. say the future of the nation is a significant source of stress. The concern crosses party lines. LPETTET/Getty Images hide caption
When radiologists review mammograms for signs of breast cancer, they can also see arterial calcification in the breast, which is linked with cardiovascular disease risk. BSIP/Universal Images Group/Getty Images hide caption
A drumming circle at the Friendship House in San Francisco. Friendship House is a Native-led recovery treatment program that provides culturally relevant care. San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images hide caption
People with prescriptions for Ozempic and similar drugs had lower rates of intoxication and drug overdoses, according to a new study. 5m3photos/Getty Images hide caption
People getting the flu shot this year will be vaccinated against three commonly circulating strains instead of four, after one went extinct during the pandemic. Mark J. Terrill/AP hide caption
TJ Hoover, left, in a recent picture with his sister, Donna Rhorer. In October 2021, Hoover was declared dead and on the brink of having his organs removed to be transplanted into other people. The surgery was halted in the operating room. Hoover Rhorer Family hide caption
Both candidates have health care records, but Donald Trump does not talk about his often on the campaign trail. VCG/Getty Images hide caption
Jeff and Donna Standridge (right and middle) and Keith Lowhorne (right) are all raising their grandchildren. More than 2.5 million children in the U.S. are raised by grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other extended family members — when their parents are unable to care for them. Drew Hawkins/Gulf States Newsroom hide caption
Kellyann Kaiser is a recovering opioid user who says she benefits from the new federal rules on methadone access. Karen Brown/New England Public Media hide caption
The supply of IV fluids in the U.S. is under strain since a major plant was forced to shut down in North Carolina. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption
Crocs are comfy, water-resistant shoes that are popular with kids, but some podiatrists say they should be alternated with sturdier footwear. sandsun/Getty Images hide caption
Naloxone, often sold under the brand name Narcan, is seen as a major factor in declining drug overdose deaths. The White House says more companies are agreeing to make the medication available at work sites, in classrooms and at other locations where drug fatalities occur. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America hide caption
A patient's arm should be supported at around heart level when taking blood pressure readings. Tunvarat Pruksachat/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption
LGTBQ+ women face high rates of trauma and other mental health problems, a new report finds. SDI Productions/E+/Getty Images hide caption
Samantha and Ariane Buck have struggled with medical debt for years, making it difficult at times to provide for their children. A ballot measure in their state of Arizona to cap interest rates on medical debt passed overwhelmingly, fueled by support from Democrats and Republicans. Ash Ponders for KFF Health News hide caption
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Marine One, with President Biden on board, flies over Lake Lure near Chimney Rock, N.C., southwest of the Baxter International plant closed by damage from Hurricane Helene. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption
A person carries bags of fresh water after filling up from a tanker at a distribution site in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Wednesday in Asheville, N.C. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption