RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids

The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down, company suspends 2025 outlook

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down from his position with the United States' largest health insurer. Meanwhile, the company suspended its 2025 full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.

FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth

The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.

House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts

House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.

Trump executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US

Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.

Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases

The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.

FDA approves 3 natural food dyes

The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.

First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear

The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.

FDA issues health alert over contaminated tattoo ink

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.

3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold shares cancer diagnosis, halts tour plans

Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down, told fans he has stage 4 kidney cancer and is canceling the band’s tour while he undergoes treatment.

East Bay family shocked to find van stolen after toddler's cancer treatment

Parents of an East Bay toddler receiving cancer treatment in Oakland were shocked to learn their van had been stolen after leaving a doctor's appointment this week.