Amazon axes 'Halo' fitness program: How to get a refund
Amazon said the Halo devices and app will no longer work after August 1.
Amazon said the Halo devices and app will no longer work after August 1.
FDA approves first ever pill for fecal transplants
Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.
Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.
California moves to secure access to abortion
Gov. Newsom said California is taking steps to preserve access to abortions.
Gov. Newsom said California is taking steps to preserve access to abortions.
Santa Clara County relaxes COVID rules
Santa Clara County is grappling with how to implement the latest COVID-19 changes, as the state lifts rules on masking and vaccinations in April.
Santa Clara County is grappling with how to implement the latest COVID-19 changes, as the state lifts rules on masking and vaccinations in April.
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan: Here's what it means
The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
Deadly fungal infection C. auris spreading at 'alarming rate,' CDC says
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
Gov. Newsom unveils plan to make $30 insulin
In a news conference Saturday, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan for the state to begin making its own insulin. The governor signed a 50 million dollar contract with the nonprofit drugmaker “CIVICA."
In a news conference Saturday, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan for the state to begin making its own insulin. The governor signed a 50 million dollar contract with the nonprofit drugmaker “CIVICA."
Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Biden proposes new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it's cutting insulin prices by 70%
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
Eye ointment used for dry eyes recalled over risk of infection, blindness
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
Hayward Unified schools staff rally for affordable health care plans
SEIU Local 1021 and the Assoc. of Educational Office and Technical Employees have partnered to negotiate benefits with the district. The group says the average yearly salary for members is about $48,000 but most private healthcare plans start at around $10,000 per year.
SEIU Local 1021 and the Assoc. of Educational Office and Technical Employees have partnered to negotiate benefits with the district. The group says the average yearly salary for members is about $48,000 but most private healthcare plans start at around $10,000 per year.
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
California health program successfully cut hospital visits
A five-year experiment aimed at improving care for some of California’s most at-risk Medicaid patients — including homeless people and people with severe drug addictions — resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits that saved taxpayers an estimated $383 per patient per year, according to a review released Wednesday.
A five-year experiment aimed at improving care for some of California’s most at-risk Medicaid patients — including homeless people and people with severe drug addictions — resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits that saved taxpayers an estimated $383 per patient per year, according to a review released Wednesday.
High school sports group rethinks menstrual cycle questions
Facing blowback, the director of Florida’s high school sports governing body is backing away from using an eligibility form that requires female athletes to disclose their menstrual history in order to compete.
Facing blowback, the director of Florida’s high school sports governing body is backing away from using an eligibility form that requires female athletes to disclose their menstrual history in order to compete.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.