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.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Virginia locks in timeline for 2027 retail marijuana market
Following a budget compromise with lawmakers, Virginia officials finalized the timeline, restrictions and enforcement rules for the Commonwealth's upcoming retail cannabis market.
Following a budget compromise with lawmakers, Virginia officials finalized the timeline, restrictions and enforcement rules for the Commonwealth's upcoming retail cannabis market.
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.
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.
Virginia leaders reach deal to establish regulated cannabis retail market
Virginia leaders announced a deal Tuesday to create a legal retail cannabis market, a shift after the governor rejected similar legislation last month.
Virginia leaders announced a deal Tuesday to create a legal retail cannabis market, a shift after the governor rejected similar legislation last month.
TrumpRx list expanded again and tops 800 drugs, president says
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
Experimental pill helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers say
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
These states spend the most on health care: See the list
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
CVS Caremark to cover Zepbound again after lawsuit, widespread backlash
CVS Caremark is adding Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, back to its commercial insurance plan formularies, more than a year after it stopped covering it in favor of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
CVS Caremark is adding Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, back to its commercial insurance plan formularies, more than a year after it stopped covering it in favor of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly's next obesity drug, fueled dramatic weight loss in clinical trial
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly’s next obesity shot, showed far more weight loss in clinical trial patients than other blockbuster obesity drugs.
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly’s next obesity shot, showed far more weight loss in clinical trial patients than other blockbuster obesity drugs.
Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
Spanberger vetoes cannabis retail market and prescription drug pricing bills
Spanberger vetoed a wide slate of legislation Tuesday including bills that would have created a regulated cannabis retail market in the state and established a prescription drug affordability board.
Spanberger vetoed a wide slate of legislation Tuesday including bills that would have created a regulated cannabis retail market in the state and established a prescription drug affordability board.
California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.