Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Novo Nordisk to sell weight-loss drug for $499 to eligible customers
Novo Nordisk had also previously cut Wegovy pricing as competition intensifies with Eli Lilly.
Novo Nordisk had also previously cut Wegovy pricing as competition intensifies with Eli Lilly.
Warren Buffett sparks UnitedHealth's biggest weekly stock surge in 16 years
UnitedHealth has been clouded by the DOJ probe and the murder of executive Brian Thompson.
UnitedHealth has been clouded by the DOJ probe and the murder of executive Brian Thompson.
At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
Ohio couple welcomes baby boy from 30-year-old frozen embryo
An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.
An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.
Florida Poly offers new fast-track medical degree program to help with countywide doctor shortage
Polk County is experiencing a significant shortage of health care professionals, including dentists and pediatricians, due to its rapidly growing population.
Polk County is experiencing a significant shortage of health care professionals, including dentists and pediatricians, due to its rapidly growing population.
UnitedHealth to drop Medicare Advantage plans for 600K people
UnitedHealthcare says it’s dropping some of its Medicare Advantage plans that collectively cover 600,000 people.
UnitedHealthcare says it’s dropping some of its Medicare Advantage plans that collectively cover 600,000 people.
Celebrity chef revamping Tampa General Hospital’s menu, food service for patients
Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian is partnering with Tampa General Hospital to revamp its menu and food delivery service for patients.
Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian is partnering with Tampa General Hospital to revamp its menu and food delivery service for patients.
Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Trump gives drug companies deadline to lower ‘abusive’ prices
President Donald Trump is giving 17 drug companies a 60-day deadline to reduce prices. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump is giving 17 drug companies a 60-day deadline to reduce prices. Here’s what we know.
This year's list of best hospitals: See how your city fared
Hospitals were evaluated based on 22 benchmark procedures and conditions.
Hospitals were evaluated based on 22 benchmark procedures and conditions.
Here are the states with the best and worst health care in 2025: Study
A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.
A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.
St. Anthony’s Hospital hires two robots to help nurses with labs and prescription pickups
There are two new employees at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
There are two new employees at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
New Florida law requires heart screenings for high school athletes. Here's what to know
A new Florida law dubbed the "Second Chance Act" is aimed at helping keep all high school student athletes safe before they start competing.
A new Florida law dubbed the "Second Chance Act" is aimed at helping keep all high school student athletes safe before they start competing.
Former NICU baby plays special role in Brandon nurse’s wedding
A Brandon NICU nurse and a Kansas City couple with their adoptive son created a bond so strong, the boy was the ring bearer at the nurse's wedding.
A Brandon NICU nurse and a Kansas City couple with their adoptive son created a bond so strong, the boy was the ring bearer at the nurse's wedding.
These states are spending the most on health insurance, study shows
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
Rural hospitals prepare for financial hits, potential closures under GOP's $1 trillion Medicaid cut
One analysis reveals that over 300 hospitals may be in danger of closing under the Republican legislation which will slash roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over ten years.
One analysis reveals that over 300 hospitals may be in danger of closing under the Republican legislation which will slash roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over ten years.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.