Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
These states are most attractive to "dark" personalities, study suggests
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
Starbucks will further align its menu with 'MAHA' initiative, RFK Jr. says
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Starbucks is pledging to align its menu with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
General Mills to remove artificial dyes from cereals
Companies phasing out FDA-approved synthetic colors as Trump admin pushes for healthier food supply.
FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Here's how it works
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
These cities have the most bed bugs, according to annual study
Is your skin crawling?
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
'Razor blade throat': What to know about COVID's new Nimbus variant
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
Home Chef, Marketside brand recalls pasta sold at Walmart, Kroger stores
The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.
Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Kraft Heinz removing all artificial dyes from US products by end of 2027
Kraft Heinz announces plan to eliminate color additives.
Senators propose bill to ban prescription drug ads
Senators Bernie Sanders and Angus King have introduced the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act, a bill that would ban all direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising.
Pistachio cream Salmonella outbreak sickens 4
A Salmonella outbreak tied to pistachio cream has prompted an FDA and CDC investigation. Here’s what we know.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
Bill Nye says RFK Jr. spammed his phone with miles of anti-vax texts
Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.
Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ, dies at 52
Ananda Lewis was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2020.
RFK Jr.'s newest CDC vaccine panel includes critics of COVID shots, lockdowns
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the federal vaccine advisory panel after abruptly disbanding the previous 17-member group earlier this week.
Heavy metals found in popular snack, nutrition bars, study reveals
A new report tested 165 nutrition and snack bars for heavy metals. Here's what they found.