Most Americans now in favor of Medicare for All, according to new poll

Public support for Medicare for All reached a new high, with a poll finding over half Americans supporting a single-payer healthcare system.

LA County sales tax jumps to 10.25% today: See what the rate is in your city

Starting Oct. 1, Los Angeles County’s sales tax increases to 10.25% under Measure ER, driving total rates in cities like Santa Monica, Pasadena, and West Hollywood to 11% or more. Here is what consumers need to know about the financial impact.

DOJ pleads with Supreme Court to save ban on transgender treatments in federal prisons

The Justice Department on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy banning payment for hormone treatments and social accommodations for transgender inmates.

Thyroid medication recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level

A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.

Trump administration halts Obamacare enrollment for 760,000, citing suspected fraud

The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.

These states have the highest vaccination rates in the US, data shows

A new analysis examines vaccination coverage across the country, measuring immunization rates among children, teens, adults and older residents.

Pig kidney functions for record 271 days inside man awaiting human transplant

Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."

Surging demand for menopause patches prompts FDA action

The Food and Drug Administration is working with manufacturers to enhance the supply of the menopause patches amid a rising demand for the items and supply shortages.

Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know

Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.

Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says

A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”

Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.

Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease. 

Costco to sell branded Medicare plans in new pilot program

Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.

Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear

Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.

Eli Lilly offers new weight loss drug to some patients before FDA approval

Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval. 

Vaccine could prevent some forms of colon cancer

Scientists are developing new treatments designed to train your immune system to destroy early colon growths long before they can develop into tumors.

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.