UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Poll finds insurance profits, killer are to blame

A new poll shows most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, not as much responsibility as the person who shot him, a new poll shows. 

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder, terror charges

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday on murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.

FDA approves Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea

Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, has become the first FDA-approved prescription medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea.

New HCA grant will help Parrish Community High School students enter health care careers

Students at Parrish Community High School in Manatee County are getting hands-on experience as they work towards a future in health care. A grant is now helping expand the high school's health care academy, allowing some students the opportunity to become certified in some health care fields by next year. 

UnitedHealthcare lawsuit: Physicians allege delay, deny, underpay practices

UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he appears in court: video

Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.

Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you

While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.

Medicare premiums increasing in 2025

Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.

USF's Medical Response Unit gets real-life experience during Hurricanes Helene, Milton

There were hundreds of medical calls during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and some of the first responders who answered those calls got real-life experience before they even graduated from college. It's part of the University of South Florida’s Medical Response Unit. 

How did more than 460K children in Florida lose their Medicaid health benefits?

In Florida, more 460,000 children lost their Medicaid health benefits after the COVID-19 pandemic. Some lost coverage by mistake. Others were supposed to get a low-cost replacement that never arrived like Aurora and Luna Day.

Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms

Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.

Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do

If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.