Trump executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US

Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.

First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear

The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy

WeightWatchers, a company that started with one housewife in New York and grew to be the biggest company of its kind, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

National Nurses Week 2025: Deals and discounts

Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.

US birthrates: People over 40 giving birth surpass teens for first time

A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.

Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial

A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.

Trump executive order targets prescription drug prices

The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering the price of injectable epinephrine.

Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions

The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.

Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds

A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.

Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high

A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.

HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link

The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.

Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign

Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.

What is the childhood vaccine schedule? A look at immunizations by age

The immunization schedule protects against 14 potentially serious diseases before a child’s second birthday, as recommended by the CDC.

Alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione's lawyer claims unfair treatment after court appearance

Shackled and donning a bulletproof vest, Mangione didn't speak as he was paraded into a New York State court on Friday in front of dozens of news reporters as protesters demanded his release outside.

Here's what moms are spending on their babies' first year

The eyepopping costs of a baby's first year are leading to more parents having fewer children - or putting off having kids at all.