Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gets FDA approval: Here's what's different
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
Medicare Part D subsidy program will end in 2027: Here’s what to know
A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.
A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.
California ranks dead last in affordability, No. 35 overall in 2026 Best States list
California landed at No. 35 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings, scoring high in health care but ranking last in opportunity due to high costs.
California landed at No. 35 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings, scoring high in health care but ranking last in opportunity due to high costs.
These are the best and worst states for healthcare in 2026, data suggests
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Tylenol autism lawsuits revived by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has revived more than 500 lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue, ruling that a lower court improperly excluded expert testimony in cases.
A federal appeals court has revived more than 500 lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue, ruling that a lower court improperly excluded expert testimony in cases.
Healthcare fraud recoveries top $5.5 billion despite enforcement slowdown
A new government report reveals that federal oversight efforts recovered billions of dollars in funds, resulting in individuals and companies being banned from federal healthcare programs.
A new government report reveals that federal oversight efforts recovered billions of dollars in funds, resulting in individuals and companies being banned from federal healthcare programs.
Here's how many Americans say they are now taking GLP-1 drugs
As GLP-1 drugs become more widely available, they are reshaping how Americans approach weight management and chronic disease prevention. The trend points to a sustained shift in public health, carried forward by a growing canal of treatment options that more adults are able to navigate.
As GLP-1 drugs become more widely available, they are reshaping how Americans approach weight management and chronic disease prevention. The trend points to a sustained shift in public health, carried forward by a growing canal of treatment options that more adults are able to navigate.
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being declared dead
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
Trump admin uncovers 7,100% surge in Medicare skin substitute claims, says fraud crackdown blocked millions
The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Millions drop Affordable Care Act plans, new data shows: See states where enrollments dropped most
New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
Worried about 'Ozempic butt?' New drug could stop muscle loss tied to weight loss injections
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.
Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drug program: What to know
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
California billionaire tax proposal moves to November ballot despite fierce opposition
California voters will decide on a controversial November ballot measure proposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund the state's Medicaid system.
California voters will decide on a controversial November ballot measure proposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund the state's Medicaid system.
24 Southern California hospitals warned by White House for hiding price data, face $2M fines
The Trump administration has warned 24 California hospitals and hundreds nationwide to publish transparent pricing data or face $2 million annual fines.
The Trump administration has warned 24 California hospitals and hundreds nationwide to publish transparent pricing data or face $2 million annual fines.
California July 1 new laws: Wage hikes, phone-free schools, and tech crackdowns
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
455 charged in health care fraud crackdown; schemes totaled over $6.5 billion
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.