UnitedHealthcare lawsuit: Physicians allege delay, deny, underpay practices

UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.

Luigi Mangione: Societal support for alleged criminals isn't unprecedented

Experts said on Wednesday that social media attention and support for accused UHC shooter Luigi Mangione is not a new phenomenon. Americans were similarly fascinated by mobster Al Capone and bank robbers "Bonnie & Clyde."

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione shouts as he enters courthouse

Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.

Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you

While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.

Medicare premiums increasing in 2025

Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.

Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms

Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.

Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do

If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.

Wedding on hold after groom gets hurt in East Bay car crash

An East Bay couple’s wedding is on hold after the groom-to-be gets hit by a truck on his way home from work.