Health Care

Health care toppled inflation as the top concern for most middle-income Americans in the first quarter of 2023, according to a Primerica survey.

Some of Perrigo's recalled Gerber baby formula was shipped to dozens of independent retailers in eight states after the warning notice had been announced.

Novavax is trimming its global workforce in order to reduce costs and focus on key priorities such as delivering an updated COVID vaccine for the fall.

Family Dollar issued another recall for several over-the-counter drug products after discovering they were not stored under proper conditions, according to a notice from the FDA.

Novo Nordisk will only be able to supply limited quantities of certain Wegovy dose strengths to U.S. retail pharmacies given the surge in demand for the product.

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning that amniotic fluid eyed rops haven't been approved to treat or cure diseases and conditions, raising safety concerns.

Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, which is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes and sold under the brand name Mounjaro, could become the most effective weight loss treatment.

J&J’s consumer business makes Tylenol; Band-Aids and other wound-care products; baby-care products such as Johnson’s Baby Shampoo; and skin-care offerings such as Aveeno and Neutrogena.

Driven by price hikes, Proctor & Gamble reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings on Friday and lifted its sales forecast. Brands include Tide, Charmin and Pampers.

The Department of Justice and the drug manufacturer Danco Laboratories have asked the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency relief from a lower court decision restricting access to abortion pills.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Friday tweeted that parents and doctors who put children through transgender medical treatments should "go to prison for life."

Telehealth company Ro promoting obesity care and the highly sought-after drug Wegovy, which has gained widespread attention due to use by celebrities and other public figures.

The Cherry Creek School District warned the community that Eaglecrest High School will be closed Wednesday and all activities and sports will be canceled out of an abundance of caution following the death of teacher Maddie Schmidt.

WW International, Inc. announced that it completed an acquisition of Sequence, a virtual clinic that offers access to healthcare providers specializing in chronic weight management.

Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.

Moderna shares are down Tuesday on news that the biotech's potential flu vaccine will need further review to determine its efficacy against influenza.

There are a number of ways patients can protect themselves from an eye infection amid the outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria tied to eye drops such as pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Meijer and its supplier are issuing a recall for some prepared salads that were sold to stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin due to listeria concerns.

The expected charge stems from a deal by Medical Properties Trust's biggest tenant, Steward Health Care System, to sell its operations at five Utah hospitals.

A recent poll found that the majority of American adults are opposed to cutting Medicare or Social Security benefits. More than half are against raising monthly premiums for Medicare.