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.
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.
Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Kaiser Permanente opens new expansion in Everett, WA
The expansion will offer a wider range of specialty care departments and more advanced imaging devices to Kaiser Permanente members.
People in these states spend the most on health care
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
HHS, led by vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., cancels contract to fight flu viruses
The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.
Washington leaders warn of ‘dire’ impacts from ‘cruel’ Medicaid cuts
Gov. Ferguson and those who rely on Medicaid said the U.S. House vote Thursday to cut spending to the program will have damaging effects on all aspects of the healthcare system.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
New guideline declares 'urgent need' for IUD insertion pain relief options
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
UnitedHealth Group's stock takes another hit after DOJ investigation report
In a statement to FOX 9, UnitedHealth Group called the Wall Street Journal's report "deeply irresponsible."
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.
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.
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.
National Nurses Week 2025: Deals and discounts
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.
WA advocacy groups, families react to potential national autism registry
Advocacy groups and local families in Washington state are raising concerns over a proposed national "autism registry."
Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
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.