Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
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.
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.
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
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.
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.
Dr. Oz sidesteps senators’ questions about Medicaid cuts
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover medical bills in 2024, study finds
Millions of Americans admit that paying for health care expenses often means going into debt based on findings in a recent study.
Millions of Americans admit that paying for health care expenses often means going into debt based on findings in a recent study.
Children's Hospital LA lifts ban on gender-affirming care for patients under 19
Earlier this month, Children's Hospital Los Angeles announced it would be pausing gender-affirming care for minors in response to an executive order from President Donald Trump opposing the use of hormones, surgeries, and other gender-affirming medical care for children.
Earlier this month, Children's Hospital Los Angeles announced it would be pausing gender-affirming care for minors in response to an executive order from President Donald Trump opposing the use of hormones, surgeries, and other gender-affirming medical care for children.
Local seniors concerned about potential Medicaid cuts
Approximately 72 million Americans are enrolled in Medicaid. Many local seniors enrolled in the program fear what will happen if they lose coverage.
Approximately 72 million Americans are enrolled in Medicaid. Many local seniors enrolled in the program fear what will happen if they lose coverage.
Potential Medicaid cuts concern seniors
The Department of Government Efficiency is debating cuts to Medicaid, which provides health insurance to 72,000,000 Americans. Many seniors are concerned they'll lose their coverage.
The Department of Government Efficiency is debating cuts to Medicaid, which provides health insurance to 72,000,000 Americans. Many seniors are concerned they'll lose their coverage.
Trump executive order aims to make IVF more affordable, White House says
The executive order aims to protect IVF access and lower treatment costs, according to the White House.
The executive order aims to protect IVF access and lower treatment costs, according to the White House.
Which states have the most Medicaid recipients?
The federal program provides health coverage to more than 80 million people in the U.S.
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.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Measles outbreaks: Here's who should get a booster shot
As public health officials monitor a rise in U.S. measles cases, some may be wondering if they need a booster vaccine to protect themselves.
As public health officials monitor a rise in U.S. measles cases, some may be wondering if they need a booster vaccine to protect themselves.
California hospitals, care providers warned not to stop providing transgender services to minors: AG
Bonta's warning comes a day after Children's Hospital Los Angeles announced it is pausing the initiation of hormonal therapy for all gender-affirming care patients under 19.
Bonta's warning comes a day after Children's Hospital Los Angeles announced it is pausing the initiation of hormonal therapy for all gender-affirming care patients under 19.
Man dies after inhaler cost jumps $500, family says, in lawsuit against Walgreens, Optum Rx
Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, died from an asthma attack after the price of his inhaler skyrocketed to over $500 and he was forced to choose to pay for rent over the “life-sustaining medicine,” his parents claim.
Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, died from an asthma attack after the price of his inhaler skyrocketed to over $500 and he was forced to choose to pay for rent over the “life-sustaining medicine,” his parents claim.
RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
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?
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.
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.
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.