US employers expect to see biggest jump in healthcare costs in a decade in 2024
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Mother praises program at local hospital that collects donation for NICU babies
A local mother whose baby was born months premature is praising a new program that helped their family find comfort during nearly 150 stressful days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
FDA sends warning letters to CVS, Walgreens other companies over unapproved eye products
CVS said it's already pulled its eye product from store shelves and online after getting the FDA's notice
Red Cross announces national blood shortage, 'emergency need' for donations
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood supply shortage.
Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.
FDA advisers: Popular nasal decongestant ineffective for congestion relief
The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts.
These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Medicare: These medications could be subject to price controls
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
Watch: Woman meets father of heart donor who gave her new life
"I was able to marry my college sweetheart. It’s something I never thought I would live to see."
Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Wagovy, Ozempic patients could face higher risk of complications under anesthesia
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Attacks at US medical centers reveal why health care is among nation's most violent fields
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
'Dr. Roxy,' plastic surgeon who livestreamed on TikTok, banned from practicing medicine in Ohio
At least one patient whose surgery was livestreamed suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after "Dr. Roxy" operated on them.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
Penn Medicine to acquire the former Brandywine Hospital
Tower Health releases la letter of intent for Penn Medicine to purchase the defunct Brandywine Hospital.