Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Childhood obesity should be treated early, including surgery and meds, new guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence
The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.
Milwaukee St. Francis Hospital labor/delivery to close, prompting protests
The labor and delivery unit at S. Francis. Hospital is set to close in time for Christmas. It was the only hospital where you could have a child on Milwaukee's south side.
'Tripledemic' medicine shortage, pharmacist says don't panic
Whether it's the flu, RSV or COVID-19, demand for medication is higher than ever before. The owner of Hayat Pharmacy said the "tripledemic" is to blame.
US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Lino Lakes family left with $20K hospital bill after toddler's COVID-19 treatment deemed not necessary
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
Wisconsin nurse accused of amputating frostbite patient's foot, planning to display it at taxidermy shop
A Wisconsin nurse is accused of amputating a dying frostbite patient’s foot without permission – and allegedly telling coworkers she would display the body part in her family’s taxidermy shop.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to chemicals' possible link to cancer
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.
Replacement effort for sleep apnea device recall expected to drag into 2023, fueling frustration
Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Aurora patient information breached; 3 million patients exposed
Personal health information of up to 3 million patients in Illinois and Wisconsin may have been exposed to outside companies through tracking technology used on a large hospital system's electronic health records website.
Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.