Colorectal cancer on the rise in younger adults
Dr. Steve Lee, an Oncologist at Kaiser Permanente East Bay, gives insight on the growing threat of colorectal cancer in people under 55.
Dr. Steve Lee, an Oncologist at Kaiser Permanente East Bay, gives insight on the growing threat of colorectal cancer in people under 55.
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.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, millions of Americans now faced with steep health insurance hikes
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two-thirds of Americans say government should ensure health care for all: poll
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
Senate blocks ACA subsidies extension: What this means for your health insurance
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Here's what we know.
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Here's what we know.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
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.
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
Eli Lilly partners with Walmart to sell weight loss drug directly to patients nationwide
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Good Samaritan Hospital breaks ground on $1.3 billion expansion
Good Samaritan Hospital on Wednesday broke ground on a $1.3 billion expansion to its San Jose campus.
Good Samaritan Hospital on Wednesday broke ground on a $1.3 billion expansion to its San Jose campus.
Most Americans worry about higher health care costs in 2026, poll finds
The prospect of paying more for health care coverage has people who either are insured or not worried about covering their medical needs.
The prospect of paying more for health care coverage has people who either are insured or not worried about covering their medical needs.