Sold-out musical about alleged CEO-killer Luigi Mangione to premiere in San Francisco
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Texas hospitals spent $121.8M treating people in U.S. illegally last November, report shows
A new report shows that in Nov. 2024 Texas hospitals spent $121.8 million on health care for people in the country illegally.
A new report shows that in Nov. 2024 Texas hospitals spent $121.8 million on health care for people in the country illegally.
Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
Trump executive order targets prescription drug prices
The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering the price of injectable epinephrine.
The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering the price of injectable epinephrine.
Texas family shines light on rare disease awareness
The Rogers family faced a nearly three-year journey to diagnose Lottie, who exhibited developmental delays from a young age. Despite normal test results, her mother, a nurse, knew something was amiss.
The Rogers family faced a nearly three-year journey to diagnose Lottie, who exhibited developmental delays from a young age. Despite normal test results, her mother, a nurse, knew something was amiss.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high
A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.
A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.
Terri Schiavo: 20 years after her death, her case still shapes end-of-life debates
Twenty years after Terri Schiavo’s death, her case remains a pivotal moment in the national debate over end-of-life care.
Twenty years after Terri Schiavo’s death, her case remains a pivotal moment in the national debate over end-of-life care.
Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Houston family shares story of tragedy and faith through film
Sherman Desselle spoke with family of the late Jeffery Varian, a young man who died after battling months of complications from fentanyl poisoning. The documentary focuses on the challenges of healthcare advocacy.
Sherman Desselle spoke with family of the late Jeffery Varian, a young man who died after battling months of complications from fentanyl poisoning. The documentary focuses on the challenges of healthcare advocacy.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Houston man fighting West Nile virus from mosquito bite denied care from local hospitals
A man who caught West Nile virus after being bitten by a mosquito during Hurricane Beryl is fighting to find care in the Houston area as he slowly recovers.
A man who caught West Nile virus after being bitten by a mosquito during Hurricane Beryl is fighting to find care in the Houston area as he slowly recovers.
Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
New Texas patient advocacy group fighting unfair health insurance claim denials
The Texas Coalition for Patients is fighting for patients rights in health insurance coverage.
The Texas Coalition for Patients is fighting for patients rights in health insurance coverage.
States report Medicaid outage amid federal funding drama
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.
Pfizer to pay nearly $60M over kickbacks for migraine drug once promoted by Lady Gaga
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
UnitedHealthcare names new CEO following Brian Thompson killing
UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.
UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.