How to shop for new insurance if you lose Medicaid coverage
States will start cutting people from the government-funded plans when they no longer qualify based on income, a process that has been paused since shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
States will start cutting people from the government-funded plans when they no longer qualify based on income, a process that has been paused since shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
New FDA rule requires info on breast density with all mammograms
The CDC says about one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
The CDC says about one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
Can't take statins? New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks: study
Statin pills are the primary treatment for high cholesterol, but millions of people who can't or won't take them because of side effects may have another option.
Statin pills are the primary treatment for high cholesterol, but millions of people who can't or won't take them because of side effects may have another option.
Millions of Californians could lose Medi-Cal benefits
You could potentially lose your benefits as California's Medicaid program will end its "continuous enrollment" pandemic-era policy for 15.2 million individuals.
You could potentially lose your benefits as California's Medicaid program will end its "continuous enrollment" pandemic-era policy for 15.2 million individuals.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it's cutting insulin prices by 70%
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
Eye ointment used for dry eyes recalled over risk of infection, blindness
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Millions may be booted from Medicaid: What to know if you're one of them
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
FDA changes Plan B label, says emergency contraceptive won't cause abortion
The new labels are intended to further distinguish emergency contraception — also known as the morning after pill — from abortion pills.
The new labels are intended to further distinguish emergency contraception — also known as the morning after pill — from abortion pills.
Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to chemicals' possible link to cancer
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.
Replacement effort for sleep apnea device recall expected to drag into 2023, fueling frustration
Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.
Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.



















