FDNY orders ambulances to take patients to closest hospital, sparking backlash

Emergency service crews in New York City must transport patients to the closest hospital. Some doctors and patients are frustrated by the new policy.

Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial

A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.

Trump executive order targets prescription drug prices

The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering the price of injectable epinephrine.

Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high

A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.

HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link

The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.

Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign

Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.

What is the childhood vaccine schedule? A look at immunizations by age

The immunization schedule protects against 14 potentially serious diseases before a child’s second birthday, as recommended by the CDC.

Long Island family raises awareness for rare disease: What is FOXG1 syndrome?

Millions of Americans suffer from a rare disease that can make finding cures and treatments difficult. Here's how a family on Long Island is raising awareness:

Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering

Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.

Measles outbreaks: Here's who should get a booster shot

As public health officials monitor a rise in U.S. measles cases, some may be wondering if they need a booster vaccine to protect themselves.

Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.

Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?

States report Medicaid outage amid federal funding drama

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.