Health Care

COVID-19 medicines currently on the market are cumbersome to use, and doctors worry that virus variants could make them less effective.

A third authorized vaccine would help bolster supplies and expand rollout across the nation.

Medicare is working to meet the needs of our seniors and offers many innovative and surprising benefits.

A hospital center in Minnesota has encountered potential problems with some N95 respirator masks needed to protect both workers and patients

The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.

Billionaire Mark Cuban launched a drug company this week that is “dedicated to producing low-cost versions of high-cost generic drugs” and pledges “radical transparency” in pricing.

At least two federal agencies worked to distribute Covid-19 tests from a Chinese genetics company, despite warnings about security risks from U.S. intelligence and security officials, according to interviews and documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal.

Pfizer and Moderna, the companies that developed the vaccines authorized in the U.S. so far, say their vaccines are about 95% effective at preventing people from getting sick with Covid symptoms.

Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly on Monday announced positive findings for its drug in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.

Out of the 36 responses, 19 business leaders, or 53%, said they are doing slightly or much worse than pre-pandemic compared to 15 business leaders, or 42%, who say they are doing slightly or much better and two, or 5%, who say they are doing the same. 

A federal court ordered a Georgia company Friday to stop selling vitamin D products that he claimed could cure and treat COVID-19. 

Regulators reported more than $1 million in sales in October, more than $1.2 million in November and nearly $2 million in December.

Economist Steve Moore said shutting down California's economy hurts U.S. job growth.

The study is preliminary and has not yet been reviewed by experts, a key step for medical research

Republicans David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, both incumbents, have presented themselves as a firewall against socialism.

The recall notice comes as the agency continues to expand its recall list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers due to the potential presence of methanol. 

Drugmakers including Abbvie Inc and Bristol Myers Squibb raised U.S. list prices on more than 500 drugs to kick off 2021, according to an analysis by health care research firm 46brooklyn.

Dimo's Pizza owner transformed his ovens to produce face shields for frontline workers and received help from his landlords to stay afloat amid ongoing restrictions.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told “Varney & Co.” that the coronavirus vaccine "is meant to be administered."