As amoxicillin shortage continues, prescriptions have plummeted, study finds
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Plague claims life of Southern Colorado person, health officials warn
According to health officials, the plague can be treated. Symptoms of the disease include a sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.
According to health officials, the plague can be treated. Symptoms of the disease include a sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.
Costco, startup partnering to make health care services available to members
Costco Wholesale is partnering with a startup on a move that will make various medical care available to the retailer’s members.
Costco Wholesale is partnering with a startup on a move that will make various medical care available to the retailer’s members.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
Rite Aid to close hundreds of stores in bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid will reportedly close 400 to 500 stores as it plans to file for bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Rite Aid will reportedly close 400 to 500 stores as it plans to file for bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
'She won’t let go of him': Tennessee couple of 69 years hold hands in final moments
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
US task force calls for increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
RSV vaccine recommended for pregnant women, CDC says
The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
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.
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution
Melatonin is ‘not a regulated substance,’ a doctor warns.
Melatonin is ‘not a regulated substance,’ a doctor warns.
Gender-affirming care for kids being dropped by some providers in cases where it's legal
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Maya’s brother testifies in $200 million case against All Children’s Hospital
Maya Kowalski’s teenage brother was among witnesses who took the stand in a Sarasota courtroom on Friday as testimony began in a case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Maya Kowalski’s teenage brother was among witnesses who took the stand in a Sarasota courtroom on Friday as testimony began in a case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Booking COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments, insurance issues
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
Study finds morning exercise could lead to better weight loss
Researchers discovered that people who worked out in the early morning hours had a lower body mass index.
Researchers discovered that people who worked out in the early morning hours had a lower body mass index.
‘Take Care of Maya’: Family’s $200 million lawsuit against All Children’s Hospital goes to court
A child in extreme pain, a mother’s suicide, allegations of child abuse and an unconventional Ketamine therapy took center stage in a Sarasota County courtroom on Thursday as opening statements were heard in a case highlighted in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
A child in extreme pain, a mother’s suicide, allegations of child abuse and an unconventional Ketamine therapy took center stage in a Sarasota County courtroom on Thursday as opening statements were heard in a case highlighted in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Doctors, parents split about new COVID vaccine guidance for kids over 6 months
Federal health leaders recently recommended the COVID vaccine for children as young as 6-months, but unlike the height of the pandemic when most people were eager to roll up their sleeves, the new guidance has drawn hesitation from pediatricians and parents alike.
Federal health leaders recently recommended the COVID vaccine for children as young as 6-months, but unlike the height of the pandemic when most people were eager to roll up their sleeves, the new guidance has drawn hesitation from pediatricians and parents alike.
COVID tests: When, where to order next batch of free ones
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.