Eye ointment used for dry eyes recalled over risk of infection, blindness
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Millions may be booted from Medicaid: What to know if you're one of them
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
New York ending mask requirement in hospitals
Beginning February 12, New Yorkers will no longer have to wear masks inside hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities.
Beginning February 12, New Yorkers will no longer have to wear masks inside hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities.
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
Abortion in Minnesota: Walz signs 'fundamental right' to abortion into state law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
'Get certified': Stranger saves 10-day-old baby with CPR at Riverview restaurant
While they were out to dinner, Leanna and Randy noticed their 10-day-old daughter was 'completely blue and pale.' She wasn't breathing. That's when a complete stranger at the restaurant jumped in and started CPR, saving Scarlett's life.
While they were out to dinner, Leanna and Randy noticed their 10-day-old daughter was 'completely blue and pale.' She wasn't breathing. That's when a complete stranger at the restaurant jumped in and started CPR, saving Scarlett's life.
Nurses at 2 NYC hospitals return to work as deal ends strike
Thousands of nurses at two New York City hospitals have ended a three-day strike after reaching a tentative contract agreement.
Thousands of nurses at two New York City hospitals have ended a three-day strike after reaching a tentative contract agreement.
Nurses strike for 3rd day at two big NYC hospitals
A nursing strike that has disrupted patient care at two of New York City's largest hospitals entered its third day Wednesday.
A nursing strike that has disrupted patient care at two of New York City's largest hospitals entered its third day Wednesday.
Nurses strike for 2nd day at two big NYC hospitals
A union official said Tuesday that progress was being made toward a possible settlement at one of the institutions.
A union official said Tuesday that progress was being made toward a possible settlement at one of the institutions.
7,000 nurses on strike at 2 NYC hospitals
More than 7,000 nurses are on strike at two large New York City hospitals for a second day.
More than 7,000 nurses are on strike at two large New York City hospitals for a second day.
Thousands of nurses at 2 NYC hospitals on strike
The walkout began Monday after contract negotiations stalled over staffing and salaries nearly three years into the coronavirus pandemic.
The walkout began Monday after contract negotiations stalled over staffing and salaries nearly three years into the coronavirus pandemic.
Negotiations drag on as NYC hospitals brace for nurses strike
Close to 9,000 nurses at several major NYC hospitals are still preparing to go on strike on January 9.
Close to 9,000 nurses at several major NYC hospitals are still preparing to go on strike on January 9.