What is telehealth and how will it affect you?
Health care goes digital. How will it affect you?
Drug distributor contributed to opioid crisis by ignoring signs of abuse, feds say
A pharmaceutical company that authorities said distributed 3.7 million hydrocodone pills to a pharmacy in a West Virginia town of 400 people is at the center of a federal criminal case related to the opioid crisis.
The heat wave posing serious health risks
The health risks from the heat wave
ObamaCare architect supports Biden’s plan to expand the Affordable Care Act
Jonathan Gruber, the architect of the Affordable Care Act, is in favor of Joe Biden’s plan to build on Obamacare.
Which 2020 Democrats support Medicare for All?
Democrats, however, are sharply divided about the best health care plan.
Home Depot’s Ken Langone rips Bernie Sanders over Medicare for All: Show me your record
“He’s talking about doing something [about health care] but we’re doing something, it’s a big difference,” said Ken Langone.
FDA warns ‘Big Penis’ stimulant has hidden ingredient
The FDA is warning the stimulant ‘Big Penis’ has a hidden drug ingredient.
FDA warns ‘Big Penis’ stimulant has hidden drug ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration is letting people know the sexual-enhancement drug contains an active ingredient not listed on the box.
Novartis expects to pay $700M to settle bribery suit
The drugmaker is facing criticism over the high cost of its latest treatment.
Stocks rise on top Fed official call for quick rate cut
Earnings also influenced Wall Street. UnitedHealth Group on Thursday raised its 2019 profit outlook after beating estimates for financial results through June.
UnitedHealth boosts 2019 profit view on strength in insurance, pharmacy benefits
UnitedHealth Group's 2Q results topped estimates on both the top and bottom lines.
Sanders promises to plug Medicare's coverage holes for older Americans
The 2020 presidential hopeful stumped for his Medicare for All proposal in D.C.
What’s next for ObamaCare in the midst of a partisan legal battle?
Texas v. Azar continued last week, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit hearing oral arguments in the case.
More than 2M Clinical Pathology patients potentially affected by data breach
Clinical Pathology Laboratories said about 2.2 million patients’ personal information may have been compromised following a data breach at billings collections firm American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA).
US drug companies distributed 76B opioid pills over 7 years
New data from a lawsuit shows drug companies increased distribution of powerful pain pills by the billions in a 6-year period.
Movers & Shakers: July 17, 2019
Stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.
GoFundMe launched for Valerie Harper, ‘Mary Tyler Moore’ actress, amid cancer battle
A GoFundMe page for Valerie Harper, who is known for her past role as Rhoda on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” was launched recently in an effort “to ensure she receives the best care possible” in her fight against cancer.
Medicare proposal would pay for acupuncture to treat lower back pain
“This reflects President Trump’s deep commitment to tackling the opioid crisis,” said Alex Azar.
Johnson & Johnson beats profit estimates on pharma strength, raises sales outlook
he company raised its 2019 forecast for operational sales.
Alex Azar: Trump is committed to protecting Medicare for America's seniors
Alex Azar on the future of Medicare



















