Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces considerable opposition to his food policy initiatives from industry, while his vaccine agenda encounters roadblocks, diminishing his political influence.

• As Kennedy Takes on Food Policy, Companies Push Back — The New York Times Health -
• Kennedy’s Vaccine Agenda Hits Roadblocks, Diminishing His Clout — The New York Times Health -

The medical community mourns the loss of Jesse Roth, whose research advanced diabetes understanding, and J. Michael Bishop, a Nobel laureate recognized for his groundbreaking cancer research.

• Jesse Roth, Who Advanced the Understanding of Diabetes, Dies at 91 — The New York Times Health -
• J. Michael Bishop, Nobel Prize Winner for Cancer Research, Dies at 90 — The New York Times Health -

An experimental 'Zoomer-to-Boomer' pay phone hotline successfully connects college students with retirees, aiming to bridge generational divides and enhance positive social interactions.

• A ‘Zoomer-to-Boomer’ Pay Phone Hotline Gets Two Generations Chatting — The New York Times Health -