US to fund new research into potential PTSD treatment for veterans
The U.S. government plans to spend up to $4.9 million to help prepare for clinical trials for a psychedelic drug that could serve as a treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
The U.S. government plans to spend up to $4.9 million to help prepare for clinical trials for a psychedelic drug that could serve as a treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
Health insurance open enrollment underway: How much more people are paying for coverage in 2027
Health insurance open enrollment for millions of people is underway and some consumers may feel sticker shock as they sign up for 2027 coverage, according to price analysis reports.
Health insurance open enrollment for millions of people is underway and some consumers may feel sticker shock as they sign up for 2027 coverage, according to price analysis reports.
COVID-era testing method could help identify obesity, asthma, other health conditions
Health researchers are taking a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic and showing how it can be used to track chronic disease and health behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic conditions.
Health researchers are taking a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic and showing how it can be used to track chronic disease and health behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic conditions.
GLP-1 drugs getting new labels warning of rare vision-loss condition
All GLP-1 drugs, which include popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon carry new labels warning people taking the medications about a possible side effect that could lead to permanent vision loss.
All GLP-1 drugs, which include popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon carry new labels warning people taking the medications about a possible side effect that could lead to permanent vision loss.
Born Primitive and Black Rifle Coffee partner to erase $35M in medical debt for veterans and first responders
Two companies founded by military veterans are joining forces to eliminate up to $35 million in medical debt for thousands of America's military veterans and first responders.
Two companies founded by military veterans are joining forces to eliminate up to $35 million in medical debt for thousands of America's military veterans and first responders.
3M to pay $7.3 billion to settle 'forever chemical' claims
3M, a chemical and manufacturing giant, has agreed to pay $7.35 billion to settle personal injury claims by people who say they were hurt by exposure to so-called "forever chemicals" or PFAS in the company's firefighting foam and other products.
3M, a chemical and manufacturing giant, has agreed to pay $7.35 billion to settle personal injury claims by people who say they were hurt by exposure to so-called "forever chemicals" or PFAS in the company's firefighting foam and other products.
Thousands of blood pressure medication bottles recalled nationwide after pills fail quality test
The FDA listed the reason for the recall as 'failed dissolution specifications.'
The FDA listed the reason for the recall as 'failed dissolution specifications.'
Health insurance open enrollment: 5 things to review before choosing a plan
An insurance professional outlines how to evaluate premiums, deductibles, in-network providers and HSA options.
An insurance professional outlines how to evaluate premiums, deductibles, in-network providers and HSA options.
ACA open enrollment begins Sunday, insurance premiums expected to jump
Many people looking to purchase their health insurance on the ACA marketplace face a potential double whammy of higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
Many people looking to purchase their health insurance on the ACA marketplace face a potential double whammy of higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans
A new CDC report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.
A new CDC report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.
Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
Medicare open enrollment: Why premiums could increase for some enrollees
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.
Children's Wisconsin to offer new gene therapy for Sanfilippo Type A
A breakthrough treatment for a rare childhood genetic disorder is giving new hope to families. The FDA recently approved the gene therapy that will be available in southeast Wisconsin.
A breakthrough treatment for a rare childhood genetic disorder is giving new hope to families. The FDA recently approved the gene therapy that will be available in southeast Wisconsin.
Children's Wisconsin to offer new gene therapy for Sanfilippo Type A
A breakthrough treatment for a rare childhood genetic disorder is giving new hope to families. The FDA recently approved the gene therapy that will be available in Southeast Wisconsin.
A breakthrough treatment for a rare childhood genetic disorder is giving new hope to families. The FDA recently approved the gene therapy that will be available in Southeast Wisconsin.
Thyroid medication recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
Trump administration halts Obamacare enrollment for 760,000, citing suspected fraud
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
Pig kidney functions for record 271 days inside man awaiting human transplant
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
NICU baby returns to Milwaukee hospital – as NICU nurse
She started her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Ascension St. Joseph. Now, she works there, helping families in a similar situation.
She started her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Ascension St. Joseph. Now, she works there, helping families in a similar situation.
Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.