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A tax proposal on the table in Massachusetts could discourage sugar consumption a bit by making sugary foods more expensive. But outside Massachusetts, surveys show that a majority of taxpayers oppose the idea of a "sin tax" on soda and candy.

NPR's Ron Elving breaks down all the latest political developments, including the latest blows in the fight for the future of the Republican Party.

The controversial practice to stop a Senate proposal from being brought to a vote has caused some infighting among Democrats.

Despite the president's criticism of the alliance, his administration has spent far more on a European defense program than did the Obama White House. U.S. troop levels in Europe have also risen.

Democrats boycotted the vote, pointing to what they called the damage she would do to health care, and reproductive and voting rights, and the fact the vote took place amid the presidential election.

A general increase in mask-wearing has been encouraging, U.S. public health experts say. But too few young people, especially, are social distancing and taking other steps to slow coronavirus' spread.

The Ohio Department of Medicaid director says her agency is dealing with big problems and could face huge fines from the federal government if they’re not…

A lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's rule affecting LGBTQ discrimination in health care is filed Monday. Plaintiffs say last week's Supreme Court decision has put "wind in our sails."

With its announcement that it will spin off its healthcare unit in early 2023 and its energy segment in early 2024, GE may have signaled the end of the conglomerate era.

By the end of the month, workers in New York City must be vaccinated against COVID-19, but nationwide, federal vaccine rules are on hold due to numerous legal challenges.