Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
House Dems renew push for 'Medicare-for-all,' pressure Biden to move left
A group of progressive Democrats is renewing their push for "Medicare-for-all" this week, using the coronavirus pandemic to make the case for a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system.
FTC prepares to take tougher stance on pharmaceutical mergers: WSJ
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to take a harder line on drug-company mergers, announcing plans Tuesday to overhaul its process for reviewing deals that could harm competition in the pharmaceutical industry.
Should we be picky choosing a COVID-19 vaccine brand? Dr. Saphier answers
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier argues patients should take what they can get when it comes to coronavirus vaccination.
AstraZeneca vaccine suspension in Italy, Germany roils Europe's inoculation efforts
Germany, France, Italy, and other major European countries suspended the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine this week, the latest setback in an already slow inoculation effort across the continent.
Facebook partners with Boston Children's Hospital to connect users to COVID-19 vaccines
Facebook partnered with Boston Children's Hospital to roll out a new tool to connect individuals to information about COVID-19 vaccines as part of a global campaign to "make it easier" to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
Walgreens sued for alleged role in fueling opioid crisis
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed a lawsuit Monday against Walgreens claiming it helped to fuel the opioid crisis in the state.
AbbVie in talks to sell $5 billion women's drugs portfolio - sources
U.S. drugmaker AbbVie Inc is in discussions to sell a roughly $5 billion portfolio of women’s drugs acquired last year through its $63 billion purchase of Botox maker Allergan Plc, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
California sues Brookdale Senior Living for allegedly manipulating nursing home ratings system
The nation's largest nursing home operator is also accused of discharging patients without adequate notice or preparation
BioNTech recruits rivals to boost COVID-19 vaccine production
The maker of the West's first Covid-19 vaccine is building a new manufacturing alliance that could throw Europe and the rest of the world a lifeline amid a painful shortage of shots and a rebound in infections.
Free Cobra health insurance: Who qualifies and how to sign up
The latest coronavirus relief law, which President Biden signed Thursday, gives many workers who have been laid off over the past year the option to resume employer-based health insurance coverage free from April 1 through Sept. 30.
Sackler family boosts opioid settlement offer to $4.3 billion - sources
Members of the Sackler family who own Purdue Pharma LP have offered roughly $4.3 billion to resolve sprawling opioid litigation, up from $3 billion initially proposed in settlement discussions underway in the OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy proceedings, four people familiar with the matter said.
Dollar General, CDC in talks to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations among rural communities
Major retailers that have partnered with the federal government to administer vaccines are working to ensure equitable distribution of the vaccine within the communities they serve.
Virginia Kroger location accidentally gave out empty COVID-19 shots
The professional who had administered the blank shots thought that all of the syringes had been properly filled with the vaccine prior to the appointments.
Meet Dr.B: The standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines doses
Dr. B co-founder Cyrus Massoumi told FOX Business about 20-30% of patients who sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations end up cancelling or not showing up. As a result, thawed vaccine doses have six hours before they have to be thrown away.
Lung cancer screenings can save smokers’ lives and money: Dr. Janette Nesheiwat
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat provides insight into new guidance on lung cancer screenings.
Pelosi compares 'transformative' coronavirus legislation to scope of ObamaCare
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Tuesday President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief legislation is on par with the 2010 Affordable Care Act in terms of the transformative reach of the legislation.
Novavax CEO says 150M COVID vaccine doses can be manufactured per month
Novavax CEO and President Stanley C. Erck on how effective his company’s vaccine is against each strain of the coronavirus.
Here's how much money Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson could make from COVID vaccines
Over 92 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered across the United States as of Monday, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Japan supercomputer shows doubling masks offers little help preventing viral spread
The findings in part contradict recent recommendations from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that two masks were better than one



















