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.”
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.
Costco to sell branded Medicare plans in new pilot program
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
Medi-Cal Changes : what you need to know
Medi-Cal is changing and thousands of Contra Costa County residents are already losing coverage. We’ll break down what’s happening, what HR1 means for non-citizens, and what everyone needs to know to stay enrolled as new requirements take effect. Marivel Mendoza, co-founder of Hijas del Campo, gives insight.
Medi-Cal is changing and thousands of Contra Costa County residents are already losing coverage. We’ll break down what’s happening, what HR1 means for non-citizens, and what everyone needs to know to stay enrolled as new requirements take effect. Marivel Mendoza, co-founder of Hijas del Campo, gives insight.
Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gets FDA approval: Here's what's different
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
New Oakland dental mobile program
On Thursday, August 6, the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California will launch a new free dental care program for uninsured adults through a partnership with La Clínica de la Raza's Mobile Dental Services.
On Thursday, August 6, the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California will launch a new free dental care program for uninsured adults through a partnership with La Clínica de la Raza's Mobile Dental Services.
Help for breastfeeding parents
August 5 marks National Mastitis Awareness Day, shining a light on a painful condition that affects about 1 in 7 breastfeeding moms. Experts say early recognition and treatment can help prevent serious complications, reduce ER visits, and keep more families on track with their breastfeeding goals. Abrie McCoy, board-certified lactation consultant with SimpliFed, gives insight.
August 5 marks National Mastitis Awareness Day, shining a light on a painful condition that affects about 1 in 7 breastfeeding moms. Experts say early recognition and treatment can help prevent serious complications, reduce ER visits, and keep more families on track with their breastfeeding goals. Abrie McCoy, board-certified lactation consultant with SimpliFed, gives insight.
Sudden hearing loss warnings
When it comes to sudden hearing loss, time is critical. Specialists say treatment within the first week and ideally much sooner offers the best chance of restoring hearing. Dr. Donald McGillivray, an audiologist at Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa, gives insight.
When it comes to sudden hearing loss, time is critical. Specialists say treatment within the first week and ideally much sooner offers the best chance of restoring hearing. Dr. Donald McGillivray, an audiologist at Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa, gives insight.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being declared dead
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Medline rebuilding Tracy warehouse fire causes medical supply shortages
Nearly four weeks after a massive fire burned a medical supply warehouse to the ground in Tracy, health care organizations are just starting to see the supply chain improve following weeks of essential supply shortages.
Nearly four weeks after a massive fire burned a medical supply warehouse to the ground in Tracy, health care organizations are just starting to see the supply chain improve following weeks of essential supply shortages.
Worried about 'Ozempic butt?' New drug could stop muscle loss tied to weight loss injections
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.
Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drug program: What to know
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.