Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
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.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
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.
Terri Schiavo: 20 years after her death, her case still shapes end-of-life debates
Twenty years after Terri Schiavo’s death, her case remains a pivotal moment in the national debate over end-of-life care.
Cancer survivor shares message as doctors see more cases among young men
Doctors in the Tampa Bay area say they're treating more patients in their 20s and 30s for cancer, including colorectal, testicular and breast cancers.
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.
Which states have the most Medicaid recipients?
The federal program provides health coverage to more than 80 million people in the U.S.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
States report Medicaid outage amid federal funding drama
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.
Pfizer to pay nearly $60M over kickbacks for migraine drug once promoted by Lady Gaga
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
UnitedHealthcare names new CEO following Brian Thompson killing
UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
Feds target Ozempic, Wegovy for lower Medicare prices
The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.
Poll: Here are the professions Americans trust the most – and least
Here are the professions that rated the highest for honesty and ethical standards, according to a new Gallup poll of Americans.