Millions of people gained health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, reducing pressure on counties in states that fund ...

In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side ...

Republican lawmakers are still split over whether to extend the subsidies as the Senate returns from the holiday break, while some Democrats are calling for another shutdown if no compromise can be ...

Although the Trump administration will comply with directives to fund DEI-related grants that had already been awarded, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya says the U.S. does not intend to renew grants that ...

A Dec. 30 letter from CMS says states are no longer required to report the percentage of patients on Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Plan who are immunized. Also: Canadian officials warn ...

Texas received the most ($2.8 million for fiscal year 2026), while New Jersey received the least ($1.5 million for 2026). Even so, the funds can be clawed back if states don't implement changes ...

While federal officials say they are cracking down on misleading drug ads, cosmetic surgery remains a “buyer beware” market.

The hospital confirmed the suspension of gender-affirming care for people younger than 18 on Friday, in the wake of a new federal investigation. The previous suspension was in early 2025, when the ...

Researchers from the University of Toronto say the potential biomarker could also help identify the most beneficial medications. Plus: There might soon be medications to help lower levels of ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Tyeesha Ferguson fears her 28-year-old son will kill or be killed. This story also ran on NPR. It can be republished for free. “That’s what I’m trying to avoid,” said Ferguson, who ...

A Texas boy’s second dose of the MMRV vaccine cost over $1,400. A Pennsylvania woman’s long-acting birth control cost more than $14,000. Treatment for a Florida Medicaid enrollee’s heart attack cost ...

Just months ago, Gaile Osborne (left) didn’t expect her adoptive 3-year-old daughter, Aubreigh, would make friends at school. Aubreigh was diagnosed with autism at 14 months old. After struggling to ...