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.

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.

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.

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.

Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests

The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.

SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps

Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.

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.

Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand

The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.

FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood

Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.

Nurses at 2 NYC hospitals return to work as deal ends strike

Thousands of nurses at two New York City hospitals have ended a three-day strike after reaching a tentative contract agreement.

Local hospital unveils new center for victims of abuse

Patients seeking care after experiencing abuse will now have a dedicated new space at Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence

The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.

Minnesota Nurses Association authorizes another strike at 16 hospitals

If no deal is reached, nurses at 14 hospitals will go on strike for 20 days. But at two hospitals, nurses have chosen to strike with no set end date.

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.