Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his positions on Covid vaccines, the C.D.C., and autism during intense Senate scrutiny, while whistle-blower complaints revealed tension over vaccine policies within the N.I.H.

• 5 Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s Senate Hearing — The New York Times Health -
• RFK Jr. Faces Senate Grilling After Vaccine Changes and C.D.C. Shake-Up — The New York Times Health -
• Whistle-Blower Complaints Detail Tension Over Vaccines at N.I.H. — The New York Times Health -

A new Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Kasai Province of Congo, with 28 suspected cases and 15 fatalities reported so far.

• Ebola Outbreak Is Declared in Kasai Province of Congo — The New York Times Health -

Health care costs for workers are set to climb sharply next year, with employers expecting significant increases and many planning to shift more of the burden to employees.

• Health Care Costs for Workers Begin to Climb — The New York Times Health -

A mother's fight for justice after losing her son to a fentanyl overdose highlights the ongoing devastating impact of the opioid crisis and the pursuit of accountability for drug-related deaths.

• ‘There Was a Death’: A Mother Fights for Justice in the Age of Fentanyl — The New York Times Health -

Neurologists are actively exploring new medications, including a potential pill, to help the brain recover more effectively after strokes or traumatic injuries.

• Could a Pill Fix the Brain? — The New York Times Health -