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.

2 Wisconsin hospitals halt gender-affirming care for minors, debate reignites

Two Wisconsin health systems will halt some transgender medical care for minors, citing a new federal directive, as families and advocates warn the changes could harm children.

2 Wisconsin hospitals halt gender-affirming care for minors
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Two Wisconsin health systems will halt some transgender medical care for minors, citing a new federal directive, as families and advocates warn the changes could harm children.

New Wisconsin bill targets surprise ground ambulance bills
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In most cases, Americans are protected from surprise medical bills. In Wisconsin, ground ambulance rides are the notable exception.

ACA health insurance subsidies expire, Wisconsin impact

Enhanced tax credits that helped subsidize the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for more people expired as the calendar turned to 2026.

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.

Fake service, emotional support animal fine; Evers vetoes bill

Evers vetoed a bill that would have, among other things, created a fine for people who fake the need for a service animal or emotional support animal.

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.

Minnesota study backs birth vaccine for hepatitis B

Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.

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.

Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA

Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.