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A Kaiser Family Foundation poll released Thursday found that 36 percent say lawmakers need to build on the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Poll: Dems closer to Clinton than Sanders on healthcare

Robert King · February 25, 2016 4:10 pm

The flu hasn't hit as hard this season as the last three years, health officials say. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

CDC: Flu shot nearly 60 percent effective this season

Robert King · February 24, 2016 11:26 pm

The verification process now includes additional documentation to prove individuals' eligibility for special enrollment periods. (Bloomberg File Photos)

Obamacare to further scrutinize year-round enrollees

Robert King · February 24, 2016 10:47 pm

Fauci: NIH needs Zika funds

Robert King · February 24, 2016 9:54 pm

The Senate voted 89-4 to confirm Robert Califf, a former Duke University researcher whose ties to the pharmaceutical industry ignited criticism from several Democrats. (AP Photo)

Senate confirms new head of FDA

Robert King · February 24, 2016 5:40 pm

"Hearings may be good PR, but it is time to step up and fund more medical research," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., during a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. (AP Photo)

Senate Dem: Talk is cheap on Zika virus

Robert King · February 24, 2016 5:35 pm

Portman's bill would establish an evidence-based opioid and heroin treatment and intervention program, but that's not enough for some Democrats. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senators squabble over funding for painkiller crisis

Robert King · February 24, 2016 5:01 am

Health officials are examining 14 reports, several of which involve pregnant women. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

CDC finds more cases of sexually transmitted Zika

Robert King · February 23, 2016 7:45 pm

Naloxone is routinely carried by fire-rescue crews to revive overdose victims. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Dems want more money to fight opioid crisis

Robert King · February 23, 2016 4:49 pm

According to a report, the Obama administration did not provide "clear leadership" in botched rollout of healthcare.gov back in 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Watchdog: Poor leadership led to botched Obamacare website

Robert King · February 23, 2016 1:44 pm

The Senate voted 80-6 to advance the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to a final vote, which will be held after 30 hours of debate. Califf needs a simple majority to be confirmed. (AP Photo)

Senate tees up final vote for FDA nominee

Robert King · February 22, 2016 11:46 pm

Sens. Joe Manchin, center, and Ed Markey, right, are concerned about Dr. Robert Califf's ties to the drug industry. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Dem senators start ‘uphill fight’ against FDA nominee

Robert King · February 22, 2016 7:40 pm