In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra's advice for his likely successor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. includes being prepared for the unexpected, such as deadly viruses and cyberattacks that disable hospitals.

Becerra didn’t mention Kennedy by name Kennedy, but he did offer advice to his prospective replacement. Be worried about the things you can’t see, he said. Cyberattacks that have disabled ...

Xavier Becerra's unwavering support for the Affordable Care Act helped land him the top job at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, running a $1.7 trillion agency that is responsible for nearly half of the country’s health insurance,

The former Democrat has faced surprisingly little opposition from Republicans and advocates concerned about his beliefs.

Alcohol recommendations in the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans could be the next big policy fight that no one is talking about.

US health officials announced Friday they were awarding $590 million to Moderna to develop mRNA vaccines against influenza, including advancing the company's bird flu vaccine, as fears of a new pandemic grow.

The H5N1 virus is common in wild birds and other animals. While it has not conclusively been found to spread from person to person, the amount of bird flu circulating among animals and humans has alarmed scientists.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) identified 15 drugs it has selected for price negotiations with drug companies, including Rybelsus, another drug that works to combat diabetes and can lead to weight loss; Trelegy Ellipta, which treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma; and Xtandi, which treats prostate cancer.

Ozempic and Wegovy, the blockbuster but costly GLP-1 drugs often used for weight loss, are among the 15 medications that will be subject to the next round of Medicare price negotiations, the Biden administration announced Friday.

President Joe Biden's outgoing administration on Thursday announced $211 million in new funding to develop mRNA vaccines against emerging biothreats and said it was accelerating bird flu testing, as fears of another pandemic loom.

The US Supreme Court announced on Jan. 10 that it will hear an appeal by Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra from a decision by the US Court