Medicare Part D will end in 2027: Here’s what to know
Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will end in 2027.
Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will end in 2027.
More Americans now use marijuana daily than tobacco, survey shows
Newly released federal survey data show that, for the first time, more Americans use marijuana on a daily or near-daily basis than smoke cigarettes every day.
Newly released federal survey data show that, for the first time, more Americans use marijuana on a daily or near-daily basis than smoke cigarettes every day.
Case tracker: Here is where flesh-eating bacteria cases have been reported in the US
Health officials in Florida confirmed the country's first death in 2026 from the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus.
Health officials in Florida confirmed the country's first death in 2026 from the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus.
Florida recommends against psychiatric medications for most children with depression, anxiety and ADHD
Florida Department of Health officials issued new guidance encouraging doctors to prioritize therapy and lifestyle changes over psychiatric prescriptions for children.
Florida Department of Health officials issued new guidance encouraging doctors to prioritize therapy and lifestyle changes over psychiatric prescriptions for children.
YouTube star MrBeast helps grant wish of Tampa Bay area boy battling cancer
An 11-year-old boy from the Tampa Bay area, who has spent the past year battling leukemia, recently got the surprise of a lifetime after meeting one of the world's biggest YouTube stars.
An 11-year-old boy from the Tampa Bay area, who has spent the past year battling leukemia, recently got the surprise of a lifetime after meeting one of the world's biggest YouTube stars.
Woman wins massive settlement after bladder mistakenly removed during surgery for benign cyst
A Maine jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after a routine surgery for a benign ovarian cyst ended with the accidental removal of her bladder.
A Maine jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after a routine surgery for a benign ovarian cyst ended with the accidental removal of her bladder.
Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis as donations fall to four-year summer low
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations this summer are at a four-year low and is now limiting distribution of type O blood to hospitals.
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations this summer are at a four-year low and is now limiting distribution of type O blood to hospitals.
'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon says Parkinson's and cancer diagnoses kept her from public eye
Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
A shorter eating window may lower dementia risk, study finds
Reducing the risk of dementia may be possible with a shift in eating habits. The change in this case, though, is not about what a person eats as much as it is about when.
Reducing the risk of dementia may be possible with a shift in eating habits. The change in this case, though, is not about what a person eats as much as it is about when.
Kelly Ripa undergoes surgery, leaving her unable to speak, husband shares
Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know.
Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know.
These are the best and worst states for healthcare in 2026, data suggests
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Tampa Bay husband takes on 31-mile walk to support wife living with Parkinson's, raise money for research
Joe Gaeta says Parkinson's disease has changed nearly every part of his family's life. But instead of letting the diagnosis define them, he's channeling his energy into raising awareness and money for research, one step at a time.
Joe Gaeta says Parkinson's disease has changed nearly every part of his family's life. But instead of letting the diagnosis define them, he's channeling his energy into raising awareness and money for research, one step at a time.
Deadly infection: Florida reports first rare, flesh-eating bacteria death of the year
The Florida Department of Health said most people get Vibrio vulnificus by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters.
The Florida Department of Health said most people get Vibrio vulnificus by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters.
Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Florida surgeon general addresses rising measles cases as national totals surge, reaching record high
A historic resurgence of measles pushed national infection counts past 2,300 on Friday, surpassing total figures from 2025 and reaching levels not documented since 1991.
A historic resurgence of measles pushed national infection counts past 2,300 on Friday, surpassing total figures from 2025 and reaching levels not documented since 1991.
Measles surge hits new milestone as US cases surpass last year's total
Measles has reemerged as a persistent public health challenge in the U.S. over the past two years — and the spread isn't slowing down.
Measles has reemerged as a persistent public health challenge in the U.S. over the past two years — and the spread isn't slowing down.
The hidden cost of GLP-1s: Popularity surge raises long-term affordability questions
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
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.
Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.