Health Care

The U.S. Department of Labor's payroll report for August found that job losses in the manufacturing and retail sectors partially offset gains that were led by construction and health care.

Foreign-born workers are reshaping the U.S. jobs market following a net surge of more than nine million immigrants since the end of 2020.

The growth of highly sought-after weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, otherwise known as GLP-1 medications, represents a shift in obesity management.

In 2023, about one independent pharmacy closed every day, and similar numbers are expected for this year according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.

An Axios report on Tuesday found Americans are experiencing longer wait times and shorter doctor visits compared to 2020 due to ongoing inflation issues.

A food safety lawyer is asking Congress to take action and investigate Boar's Head due to the company's ties to the largest listeria outbreak since 2011.

Chronic absenteeism isn't a new problem. It's something that's been going on even before the pandemic. As the new school year begins, educators are honing in on this problem.

Stop & Shop is the latest company to remove cigarettes and other tobacco products from its shelves. The company says it is part of its commitment to wellness.

Eli Lilly is launching more supply of its weight loss drug Zepbound. The new single-dose vials will be priced lower than "all other incretin GLP-1 medicines for obesity."

Bilt, a rewards program, teamed up with Walgreens to help members use the hundreds of dollars they have available in their FSA/HSA accounts that typically go unused.

Inflation might be easing in some areas of the economy, but employers can expect to spend 9% more on health care costs next year, driven by an increasing claims and prescription drug costs.

Eli Lilly announced results of a study in which weekly shots of tirzepatide injections significantly reduced the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes by 94% among certain adults.

Vice President Harris released part of her economic agenda aimed at lowering costs for families, which the nonpartisan CRFB estimates would add $1.7 trillion to the national debt.

California legislators are trying to pass a bill that would require warning labels be placed on gas stoves, alerting customers about potential health risks associated with the products.

More than 100 illnesses, including over 40 hospitalizations, have been linked to the Diamond Shruumz-branded chocolate bars, cones or gummies that were recalled in June.