Woman denied Lupus medication, thanked for 'sacrifice' for coronavirus patients
A 42-year-old woman from the Los Angeles area who’s diagnosed with lupus said her health care provider stopped filling her prescription for chloroquine – and sent her a message thanking her for her “sacrifice” to help treat those seriously ill with the coronavirus.
Local hospitals worry protective gear supplies may dry up before a COVID-19 surge
There's a shortage of protective gear for medical staff nationwide, and it's impacting SoCal hospitals.
Hospitals ramp up efforts to address potential flood of patients amid coronavirus outbreak
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow, hospitals are ramping up efforts to address a potential flood of patients.
Coronavirus: White House announces more availability of masks, tests, health insurance waivers
Vice President Mike Pence, flanked by his task force formed to respond to the novel coronavirus outbreak in the United States, discussed the latest actions and initiatives on the coronavirus in a White House press conference Tuesday.
Supreme Court will decide fate of Affordable Care Act
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide a lawsuit that threatens the Obama-era health care law, but the decision is not likely until after the 2020 election.
US appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions
The 7-4 ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned decisions issued by judges in Washington, Oregon and California. The court had already allowed the administration’s changes to start taking effect while the government appealed those rulings.
FDA approves new drug to treat pancreatic cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an ovarian cancer drug for the maintenance and treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to AstraZeneca and Merck.
These 5 deadly diseases have made an alarming comeback over the past decade
Some deadly diseases that seemed headed for eradication in recent decades have been making a scary comeback in the past 10 years.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposes $22M to improve maternal health outcomes
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is proposing about $22 million for efforts to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies and reduce the racial disparity in the state’s maternal mortality rate.
HR pro shares tips for picking the right health plan for 2020
Open Enrollment has begun. Over the next month, millions of Americans will choose their health insurance coverage for 2020. A human resources consultant says it's important to get started, compare your options, and pick the right plan for you.
Share of uninsured Americans rises for first time in a decade
The proportion of Americans without health insurance edged up in 2018 - the first increase in nearly a decade after coverage had significantly increased under President Barack Obama's health care law.
The lapse in veteran healthcare for pre-9/11 warriors
Jason and Alexis Coureen talk with FOX 5's Jim Lokay about veteran healthcare on "The Final 5."
Health care bill collapse leaves divided GOP at crossroads
The implosion of the Senate Republican health care bill leaves a divided GOP with its flagship legislative priority in tatters