More spending: Congress faces multibillion-dollar Medicare fix when it returns after midterms
Congress is under pressure to act on a Medicare shortfall of several billion dollars when it returns from the midterm elections, amid fears of health care shortages for seniors.
Moderna stock tumbles after quarterly earnings show revenue declines
COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna's shares fell on Thursday following the release of the company's third-quarter earnings, which showed a decline in revenue.
Most shoppers dislike waiting in line, but many gladly wait for this special Florida Publix cashier
Publix grocery store shoppers in South Tampa, Florida, are willing to wait in longer lines if it means seeing their "favorite" cashier, Gloria Withlock Blue.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to chemicals' possible link to cancer
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021. No related adverse reactions have been reported.
Breast cancer survivors at Fox push to make mammograms more accessible to American women
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness this October, Gerri Willis, Lauren Hallam and health care professionals coordinated the first-ever mammogram van in New York for employees.
Americans are using Apple AirTags to track loved ones with dementia, report says
Some people are turning to Apple's AirTags to track loved ones with dementia. Public health officials warn it may not be the best choice, not just due to its tracking ability.
Abbott recalls several ready-to-feed liquid baby formula
Abbott is recalling several of its ready-to-feed baby formula products due to a bottle defect that could result in the product being spoiled.
Fitbit users will be required to log in through Google by 2025
Google will require new and existing Fitbit users to sign in through its services to access Fitbit accounts by 2025. Google bought Fitbit in January 2021.
Norwegian Cruise Line eliminating COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements
Norwegian Cruise Line announced it is removing all coronavirus-related protocols effective Tuesday, Oct, 4, 2022. That includes testing, masking and vaccination requirements.
Amazon to release Halo Rise later this year: A bedside alarm clock and sleep tracking device
Amazon has announced the new Halo Rise, a no-contact sleep tracking device that is set to release later this year. The device doubles as an alarm clock.
SBA doled out $684M in PPP loans to ‘potentially ineligible’ nonprofits
Members of both parties have found problems with fraud related to the PPP loan program, which spent more than $800 billion to keep businesses and nonprofits afloat during the COVID pandemic.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in less than 2 months
Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said on Saturday that the coronavirus "is still with us" after he tested positive for the second time in less than two months.
Pfizer to supply up to 6 million courses of COVID-19 treatment for lower income countries
Pfizer plans to provide millions of COVID-19 treatment courses for lower income countries. Access to Paxlovid treatment courses has been severely restricted to poorer countries.
‘Bar Rescue’ host Jon Taffer shares advice on starting a small business amid inflation and post-pandemic
"Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer has franchised his Taffer's Tavern concept and is reaping the benefits. The reality TV star discusses how to make it amid inflation in a post-pandemic world.
Apple showcases iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, AirPods at 'Far Out' product event
Apple unveiled four iPhone 14 models, three new Apple Watch models and a new AirPods Pro model during its 'Far Out' event. Here's what you need to know.
CDC approves updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting omicron variant
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave final approval to updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting the dominant omicron variant on Thursday.
UW Health nurses plan to issue strike notice Friday if administrators don't recognize their union
UW Health nurses approved moving forward with a strike. The union plans to notify administrators that they will strike if they are not recognized as a union on Friday.
Biden admin provides $11M for monkeypox, smallpox vaccine production
The Department of Health and Human Services is giving around $11 million to support the first U.S.-based fill and finish manufacturing of the Jynneos vaccine.
Bavarian Nordic promises to increase monkeypox vaccine production as supply shrinks
The producer of the only approved monkeypox vaccine is promising to increase the production of vaccine doses as supply falters and cases increase.
Candy-flavored, China-made disposable vaporizers fill void left by JUUL
After the U.S.FDA prohibited JUUL from selling their sweet-flavored vaporizer pods in 2019, new disposable vapes with candy-like flavors have taken over the vape market.



















