East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%

Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.

How Hosts for Hospitals helps families find affordable stays in Philadelphia

Hosts for Hospitals, a Philadelphia nonprofit, connects out-of-town families seeking medical care with local volunteer hosts, offering affordable lodging as hotel demand is expected to surge in 2026.

Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects

Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.

Temple University Hospital prepared for incoming winter storm

Temple University Hospital is preparing to stay open and fully staffed through the upcoming snowstorm, with emergency crews and facilities teams ready to keep access clear for patients and ambulances.

Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds

A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.

Here are the 4 Republicans that broke party lines to force health care subsidies vote

Four House Republicans crossed party lines to force a vote on extending health care tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to lower their insurance premiums.

CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know

A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

RSV, flu, norovirus surge: pediatric cases rise nationwide

As the colder months settle in, a wave of illnesses like RSV, flu and norovirus are making their presence felt, particularly among young children.

Trump Obamacare extension proposal: What to know

The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.