Trump expands private-sector Medicare in new executive order
The release of Trump's plan comes as Democratic presidential candidate clashes over Medicare for all.
Trump will be the defender of Medicare for seniors: Alex Azar
President Trump set to defend Medicare for seniors
FTC probes e-cigarette sales, advertising practices
The federal government is looking to study the sales, advertising and promotional tactics of multiple e-cigarette manufacturers who are fighting to survive as they face backlash from two public health debacles- mysterious illnesses and an explosion in teen vaping.
Oregon doctor whose sperm was allegedly used to father at least 17 children, sues clinic $5.25M
A Oregon doctor who says his sperm was improperly used to father over a dozen children is suing the “incredibly irresponsible” clinic.
VR fitness: 5 emerging brands that are driving the health-care tech trend
The fitness market had an estimated value of $94 billion in 2018 while the VR market had an estimated value of $7.9 billion that same year.
Mother pleads not guilty to charges she helped sons in illegal vape business
A Wisconsin woman is facing six charges for helping her adult sons run an illegal vaping operation.
Lung damage from vaping resembles chemical burns
The damage suffered is described like a toxic chemical burn.
Walmart to test new health care services for workers
Walmart executives say it’s hoping to remove a meaningful chunk of unnecessary health care cost for the company and its employees.
National vaping association leads lawsuit against Mass. ban
Massachusetts is facing another big legal challenge to its vaping ban.
Doctor sentenced to 40 years in prison for illegally prescribing opioids
Dr. Joel Smithers, a married father of five who lives in Greensboro, North Carolina, was convicted in May of more than 800 counts of illegally prescribing drugs.
Bernie Sanders treated for artery blockage after experiencing 'chest discomfort'
The Vermont independent canceled his upcoming events.
Johnson & Johnson latest to settle opioid case in Ohio
J&J latest to settle opioid case in Ohio to avoid trial.
DEA response to opioid crisis questioned in new Inspector General report
The Justice Department's inspector general, in a report released Tuesday, said that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was "slow to respond" as to the increasing use of opioids since 2000.
Juul hires another Altria veteran
Altria owns a 35.5 percent stake in Juul, which last week made the major announcement that it would suspend all advertising in the United States.
Vaping related deaths in NJ, Virginia up nation's total to 15
Virginia confirms first vaping-related death
BlueCross BlueShield refunds $22.6 million to Tennessee customers
This insurance provider is paying out millions to shortchanged policy holders.
Why the red meat guidelines you've been following could be wrong
The study challenges those widespread recommendations to limit the intake of red and processed meats.
Walgreens joins Rite Aid and CVS in pulling Zantac from shelves
The companies said customers who had bought the products could return them for a refund.
Round 2 of states vs stores in vaping fight; Massachusetts shop owners punch back
See how store owners are reacting to states racing to ban vaping products.
Purdue Pharma owners cash out of ski resorts in opioid-plagued areas
The Sacklers had a stake in the company Peak Resorts Inc., which is selling the ski sites.



















