2020 brings over 300 drug price hikes

Drug makers, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Gilead Sciences and Biogen welcomed Americans into 2020 with price hikes on over 50 drugs on January 1.

Murphy signs bill giving $9.5M to family-planning clinics

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday signed legislation setting aside $9.5 million for family planning services to counteract a Trump administration rule barring clinics from referring women for abortions.

Flu cases spike across the U.S.

Flu deaths have spiked in recent weeks, with the total number reaching 1,800 nationwide, including nearly two dozen children.

Sudden spike in flu deaths nationwide
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A sudden spike in flu deaths across the nation is reminding people why to wash their hands, hydrate and try to stay healthy this winter.

Obamacare sign-ups steady as debate persists over the future of the program

More than 8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the government said Friday,  a sign of continued demand for the program amid persistent uncertainty over its future.

Colorado teen, 18, severely brain-damaged after breast implant surgery gone wrong, family says

A Colorado teenager suffered cardiac arrest during a breast implant procedure in August and is now severely brain-damaged, according to her family, who filed a lawsuit against her plastic surgeon and nurse last week.

Cuomo: New York will look at importing drugs from Canada

New York will form a Prescription Importation Commission, which will work with insurers, consumers and health care providers to identify any potential consumer savings from importing drugs from Canada.

Flu season arrives early; influenza activity rising

The flu has hit the United States earlier than usual for the winter season. That could indicate that the 2019-2020 influenza season could peak earlier and be a rough one.

Urgent need for blood donations in New York

Blood donations are really needed around the holidays. Here are some ways you can help.

Where your blood goes after you donate

Where does all the blood collected at blood drives every day in New York go?

Report: More Americans choosing to die at home

According to a new report, more Americans say they would rather die a peaceful death at home than inside of a hospital room. 

Opioid overdose deaths fall in New York

Deaths from opioid overdoses have declined in New York, according to new data. The CDC reported in July that preliminary numbers show overdose deaths last year likely fell for the first time in nearly three decades.

Supreme Court leaves Kentucky's ultrasound law in place

The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions.

After Rapper T.I.'s comments, New York may ban 'virginity' tests

Rapper T.I. garnered headlines after he told a podcast that he takes his daughter for so-called virginity tests every year.

Uber driver says hospital dumped patient on him

The Uber driver was greeted by 59-year-old Tambralyn Hill, who was moaning in pain and too weak to walk.