Secretary of Labor on affordable health-care coverage
Secretary of Labor on health care
911 upgrade could cost Californians despite budget surplus
The California Assembly on Thursday approved a $214.8 billion state budget that would spend more on health care and education, bolster the state's top firefighting agency following devastating wildfire seasons, and boost state reserves.
'Medicare for all' ultimately hurts seniors, CMS Administrator Seema Verma says
CMS Administrator Seema Verma says Americans, not government, should drive the decision toward the best health care coverage.
White House expands health accounts aimed at small firms
The Trump administration says it will expand options for small companies to use special accounts to help workers buy their own health insurance or upgrade job-based coverage, officials said Thursday.
Veto of Medicaid rate increase for this year sustained
Addiction treatment and mental health care providers won't get an immediate boost in Medicaid reimbursement rates after the Senate failed Thursday to override a veto by Republican Gov. Chris Sununu.
Health workers still not reporting suspected elder abuse, report finds
The study determined that Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services don’t require health workers to report possible incidents of abuse or neglect.
Taking Social Security before you fully retire? Pros and cons
What you need to know about working in retirement.
Ford recalls 1.3M vehicles for suspension, transmission woes
Ford is recalling over 1.3 million vehicles mainly in North America to fix rear suspension and transmission control software problems.
Sen. Chuck Schumer warns about the chemicals in sunscreen
Dr. Siegel: Sunscreen saves lives
Trump orders simpler path for genetically engineered food
President Trump wants to make it easier for genetically engineered plants and animals to enter the food supply, and he signed an executive order Tuesday directing federal agencies to simplify the "regulatory maze" for producers.
Florida governor signs bill for foreign drug importation
Floridians could eventually gain access to cheaper prescription drugs from Canada and other foreign countries under legislation signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, if the federal government gives it a green light.
Marijuana health claims lure patients as science catches up
Marijuana has been shown to help ease pain and a few other health problems, yet two-thirds of U.S. states have decided pot should be legal to treat many other conditions with little scientific backing.
The key lifestyle changes to prevent chronic illnesses
Reversing unhealthy trends
Beverly Hills Mayor explains the real reason for banning all tobacco sales
Tobacco is way too dangerous, said Mayor John Mirisch.
Opioid drugmaker Insys Therapeutics files for bankruptcy
Drugmaker Insys Therapeutics Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, about a week after agreeing to pay $225 million to settle a U.S. probe into bribes it paid to doctors for prescribing a powerful opioid medication.
ReWalk gets FDA clearance for device to assist stroke survivors to walk
Assist stroke survivors to walk
Honoring innovation and impact at the Susan G. Komen Impact Awards
The The annual Susan G. Komen Greater NYC Impact Award luncheon raised more than $500,000.
Automakers urge California, US to restart mileage talks
Major automobile manufacturers are urging the Trump administration and California restart negotiations over vehicle mileage standards to prevent a legal battle.
'Sell By' or what? US pushes for clarity on expiration dates
If milk is a few days past its "Sell By" date, is it safe to drink?
Lawsuit: Drugmaker improperly used charity to pay kickbacks
Federal prosecutors say a pharmaceutical firm improperly used a charity to pay kickbacks that subsidized Medicare patients' copayment obligations, allowing the firm to keep raising prices for the drug.














