Medicare negotiating with drugmakers on prices for expensive medications

The price negotiations are for 10 prescription drugs, including Eliquis, a blood thinner medication, and diabetes treatment Jardiance.

Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack

A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.

California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting ‘magic mushroom’ decriminalization

A pair of California lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday to allow people 21 and older to consume psychedelic mushrooms under professional supervision as part of an agenda to tackle the state’s mental health and substance use crises.

Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cotija cheese, queso fresco, more dairy products, CDC says

The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 have been sickened.

Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says

A federal appeals court shot down claims Monday that New Jersey residents' refusal to wear face masks at school board meetings during the COVID-19 outbreak constituted protected speech under the First Amendment.

Blood donations hit 20-year low; Red Cross offering $20 gift cards to donors

The number of blood donors in the U.S. has reached a new low, and the Red Cross is offering $20 gift cards to those who roll up their sleeves.

Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.

Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer

Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.

Four out of five autoimmune disease patients are women. New study reveals why

Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.

Neptune's Fix, tianeptine product, recalled over life-threatening overdose risks

Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."

Dr. Cheryl Bettigole steps down at Philadelphia Health Commissioner

Philadelphia's Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole will step down from her position in February, Mayor Cherelle Parker's Administration announced Friday.

Former Eagles cheerleaders create NICU care packages for families in Delco
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Members of the Philadelphia Professional Football Cheerleading Alumni gathered in Newtown Square Thursday to create care packages that will provide financial and emotional support to families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, (NICU).

Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect

The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.

America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you

Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.