Trump unveils health care transparency plan forcing hospitals, insurers to disclose secret deals
The rule is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021.
Trump administration delays vaping ban as it considers impact on jobs
There are at least 35,000 vape shops in the United States.
Trump administration to require hospitals to reveal discounted prices they give insurers
The proposal will likely face a legal challenge from hospitals and insurers.
Indiana prosecutors ask if couple was paid for interviews
Michael Barnett and Kristine Barnett are charged with two counts of neglect, the Journal & Courier reported Thursday.
Christian pregnancy center to offer contraceptives for first time ever
In Texas, a network of eight Christian pregnancy centers is jockeying for that Title X funding as it makes plans to take the unprecedented step of offering women contraceptives next year.
South Dakota doc made millions on unneeded surgeries: Feds
The hospital system was accused of allowing Asfora to defraud the government.
US panel backs wider use of fish oil to prevent heart attack
It is approved for a relatively narrow group of patients with extremely high levels of triglyceride.
LASIK eye surgery needs to stop, former FDA adviser says: Report
Retired FDA adviser Dr. Morris Waxler originally voted in favor of the procedure but has changed his mind.
FDA warns Dollar Tree, Family Dollar about unsafe drug makers
Foreign over-the-counter drug manufacturers hired by the stores have "serious violations of federal law," officials said.
Americans have spent billions treating diabetes
More than 30 million people suffer from the disease in the U.S. This is what they pay.
Google whistleblower writes anonymous Guardian op-ed with concerns over Ascension project
The author was one of 250 people working on the project, according to the op-ed.
Scientists need 10,000 dogs for the largest-ever study on aging pups
Can old dogs teach us new tricks? Scientists are looking for 10,000 pets for the largest-ever study of aging in canines. They hope to shed light on human longevity too.
Mark Cuban: Elizabeth Warren's Medicare-for-all will take years to achieve
Health care is a 'right' and there may be an opportunity for a 'hybrid plan,' said Mark Cuban.
US superbug infections on the rise, but deaths are falling
U.S. superbug deaths appear to be going down.
Privacy, justice groups don't trust Google's $2B move into fitness
They say in a Wednesday letter to the Federal Trade Commission that the deal would consolidate Google’s dominance over internet services like search, advertising and smartphone operating systems.
Health care company's Google partnership is new normal: expert
"Standard industry practice," health care lawyer says.
Medicare-for-all is unpopular with voters in these key states
Nationwide, Medicare-for-all is popular among Democratic voters.
Johnson & Johnson rejects Republicans' intervention in $572M opioid case
Attorneys for Johnson & Johnson says there's no need for a judge who ordered the drugmaker to pay $572 million to help clean up Oklahoma's opioid crisis
It's Google vs the Feds (again) as DHS opens 'Nightingale' probe
Federal government ready to investigate Google's health project for sharing of patient information
Medical sterilization gas may be causing cancer in local area, residents fear
WXIA-TV reports some Covington residents are asking the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to investigate cases near the plant, which has released leaked ethylene oxide into the surrounding air.