Annual CDC mobile lung screenings for coal miners begins in April across several states See where
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
Health care providers grilled by Congress over rising costs
Top health providers headed to the Capitol on Wednesday to address rising hospital costs, as service prices have increased more than 280% since 2000.
Top health providers headed to the Capitol on Wednesday to address rising hospital costs, as service prices have increased more than 280% since 2000.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
Hundreds rally in Olympia, WA for Senate Bill 6182
The crowd of residents gathered at the Washington Capitol building in Olympia on Monday to rally and advocate for reproductive healthcare, transgender rights, and services for crime victims. Additionally, they advocated for Senate Bill 6182.
The crowd of residents gathered at the Washington Capitol building in Olympia on Monday to rally and advocate for reproductive healthcare, transgender rights, and services for crime victims. Additionally, they advocated for Senate Bill 6182.
Washington ranks in top 10 for healthiest states
Dr. Kristina Petsas is a chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare. We talk with her about what makes Washington healthy and how it stacks up against other places around the United States.
Dr. Kristina Petsas is a chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare. We talk with her about what makes Washington healthy and how it stacks up against other places around the United States.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Bellevue, WA clinic uses magnetic therapy to treat depression
A clinic in Bellevue talks about transcranial magnetic stimulation. The new technology is becoming more widely available to the general public to treat depression and OCD.
A clinic in Bellevue talks about transcranial magnetic stimulation. The new technology is becoming more widely available to the general public to treat depression and OCD.
Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, millions of Americans now faced with steep health insurance hikes
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Here are the 4 Republicans that broke party lines to force health care subsidies vote
Four House Republicans crossed party lines to force a vote on extending health care tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to lower their insurance premiums.
Four House Republicans crossed party lines to force a vote on extending health care tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to lower their insurance premiums.
Two-thirds of Americans say government should ensure health care for all: poll
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
Congress races to reach health care deal before ACA subsidies expire
With just days left before Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, House lawmakers are scrambling to finalize a health care package to avoid premium spikes for millions of Americans.
With just days left before Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, House lawmakers are scrambling to finalize a health care package to avoid premium spikes for millions of Americans.