SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Nurses at 2 NYC hospitals return to work as deal ends strike
Thousands of nurses at two New York City hospitals have ended a three-day strike after reaching a tentative contract agreement.
Thousands of nurses at two New York City hospitals have ended a three-day strike after reaching a tentative contract agreement.
Nursing is still the most trusted profession, Gallup poll finds
Nurses have held the No. 1 spot for more than two decades.
Nurses have held the No. 1 spot for more than two decades.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence
The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.
The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.
UK warns citizens not to get 'blind drunk' amid ambulance strike
The government advised people not to play contact sports, take unnecessary car trips or get drunk in order to reduce their risk of needing an ambulance.
The government advised people not to play contact sports, take unnecessary car trips or get drunk in order to reduce their risk of needing an ambulance.
FDA weighs new guidance about risks of LASIK eye surgery
The FDA wants LASIK patients to know more about the risks of the popular eye surgery, but doctors say the agency
The FDA wants LASIK patients to know more about the risks of the popular eye surgery, but doctors say the agency
Children's medication shortage: Doctors explain what parents should do amid 'tripledemic'
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.
Study: 7.4 million patients are misdiagnosed in US emergency rooms each year
The study says a misdiagnosis can lead to severe harm and even death.
The study says a misdiagnosis can lead to severe harm and even death.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Invasive strep A among children being investigated by CDC after UK reports several deaths
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park welcomes 4 sets of twins born hours apart
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center welcomed four sets of twins last Wednesday, born just hours apart.
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center welcomed four sets of twins last Wednesday, born just hours apart.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
Federal judge says vaccine choice doesn't outweigh safety requirements in medical settings
US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.
US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.
Emory Healthcare responds to 'disrespectful' TikTok about maternity patients
The health system said in a statement it took "appropriate actions" against the "former employees" after an investigation.
The health system said in a statement it took "appropriate actions" against the "former employees" after an investigation.
Feds charge 18 former NBA players alleged health care fraud
Federal authorities say 18 former NBA players have been arrested on charges alleging they defrauded the league's health and welfare benefit plan out of about $4 million.
Federal authorities say 18 former NBA players have been arrested on charges alleging they defrauded the league's health and welfare benefit plan out of about $4 million.