From collapse to comeback: How Lebron James's son and Buffalo Bills safety beat the odds after cardiac arrest
What should you do if someone collapses in front of you and needs assistance?
What should you do if someone collapses in front of you and needs assistance?
Employers dropping weight loss drugs from insurance coverage
A new roadblock is cropping up for people on their quest to get popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, as more and more employers are opting to cancel insurance coverage of the pricey injection.
A new roadblock is cropping up for people on their quest to get popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, as more and more employers are opting to cancel insurance coverage of the pricey injection.
First Alzheimer's disease risk assessment blood test for consumers hits market
The test from Quest Diagnostics looks at a certain brain protein is known to contribute to the condition.
The test from Quest Diagnostics looks at a certain brain protein is known to contribute to the condition.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
Second Alzheimer's drug in pipeline can slow the disease by a few months but with safety risk
New research shows another experimental Alzheimer's drug can modestly slow patients' inevitable worsening.
New research shows another experimental Alzheimer's drug can modestly slow patients' inevitable worsening.
'Dr. Roxy,' plastic surgeon who livestreamed on TikTok, banned from practicing medicine in Ohio
At least one patient whose surgery was livestreamed suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after "Dr. Roxy" operated on them.
At least one patient whose surgery was livestreamed suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after "Dr. Roxy" operated on them.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi given full FDA approval
Leqembi is the first medicine that’s been convincingly shown to modestly slow the cognitive decline caused by Alzheimer's.
Leqembi is the first medicine that’s been convincingly shown to modestly slow the cognitive decline caused by Alzheimer's.
Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor, CDC says
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
Medicaid: More than 1M dropped as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls
States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic — but that ban was lifted in April. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork.
States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic — but that ban was lifted in April. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork.
NYU Langone sues Northwell over 'similar' purple color used in advertising
The lawsuit alleges Northwell intentionally copied its "unique" color purple, creating what it's attorneys are calling "confusingly similar advertising."
The lawsuit alleges Northwell intentionally copied its "unique" color purple, creating what it's attorneys are calling "confusingly similar advertising."
Insurers cracking down on Ozempic prescriptions
Some insurance companies are warning doctors against over-prescribing the expensive weight-loss drug.
Some insurance companies are warning doctors against over-prescribing the expensive weight-loss drug.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
New heart transplant method could expand donor hearts by 30%
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
New York City to fund eye exams, eyeglasses for low-income citizens
New York City will become the first city in the nation to pay for both eye exams and eyeglasses for low-income residents.
New York City will become the first city in the nation to pay for both eye exams and eyeglasses for low-income residents.
NYC air quality alert: How can wildfire smoke affect your health?
Headaches, burning eyes, and asthma attacks are just some of the health problems that can be caused by exposure to New York City's poor air quality this week.
Headaches, burning eyes, and asthma attacks are just some of the health problems that can be caused by exposure to New York City's poor air quality this week.
Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests
The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.
The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.
Berberine breakthrough: San Antonio girl shares weight loss story on social media
Savannah Crosby, of San Antonio, Texas has taken TikTok to document her weight loss journey with Berberine.
Savannah Crosby, of San Antonio, Texas has taken TikTok to document her weight loss journey with Berberine.
Shortage of lifesaving chemo drugs adds to cancer patients' fears
The FDA says more than a dozen cancer drugs are in short supply, including Carboplatin.
The FDA says more than a dozen cancer drugs are in short supply, including Carboplatin.