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.
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
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.
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.
Saint Leo University's sees first graduates from nursing program four years later
Four years of classes, stress and navigating a life post-covid paid off for nursing graduates of Saint Leo University’s inaugural nursing program, and it’s fitting during National Nurses Week this week.
Four years of classes, stress and navigating a life post-covid paid off for nursing graduates of Saint Leo University’s inaugural nursing program, and it’s fitting during National Nurses Week this week.
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy
WeightWatchers, a company that started with one housewife in New York and grew to be the biggest company of its kind, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
WeightWatchers, a company that started with one housewife in New York and grew to be the biggest company of its kind, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Hospital staff helps mother give birth to twins in lobby: 'A really special moment'
Mairelys Martin gave birth to twins in the lobby of HCA Florida Brandon's Women's Center lobby in less than 12 minutes. The whole thing was caught on surveillance video.
Mairelys Martin gave birth to twins in the lobby of HCA Florida Brandon's Women's Center lobby in less than 12 minutes. The whole thing was caught on surveillance video.
National Nurses Week 2025: Deals and discounts
Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.
Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.
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.
Florida bill requiring heart screenings for student athletes heads to governor's desk
Pediatric cardiologists are hopeful that electrocardiograms will soon be required for student athletes, as a bill passed by Florida lawmakers heads to the governor’s desk.
Pediatric cardiologists are hopeful that electrocardiograms will soon be required for student athletes, as a bill passed by Florida lawmakers heads to the governor’s desk.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
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.
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.
Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
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.
New Port Richey father battles kidney disease while searching for donor
A New Port Richey father is battling kidney disease as he searches for a donor.
A New Port Richey father is battling kidney disease as he searches for a donor.
Cancer survivor shares message as doctors see more cases among young men
Doctors in the Tampa Bay area say they're treating more patients in their 20s and 30s for cancer, including colorectal, testicular and breast cancers.
Doctors in the Tampa Bay area say they're treating more patients in their 20s and 30s for cancer, including colorectal, testicular and breast cancers.
Dr. Oz sidesteps senators’ questions about Medicaid cuts
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Moffitt Cancer Center patients, advocates travel to Tallahassee to meet with Florida lawmakers
Dozens of advocates with Moffitt Cancer Center boarded a bus early Wednesday, taking a road trip to Tallahassee to rally for continued support from Florida lawmakers.
Dozens of advocates with Moffitt Cancer Center boarded a bus early Wednesday, taking a road trip to Tallahassee to rally for continued support from Florida lawmakers.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.