As amoxicillin shortage continues, prescriptions have plummeted, study finds
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Costco, startup partnering to make health care services available to members
Costco Wholesale is partnering with a startup on a move that will make various medical care available to the retailer’s members.
Costco Wholesale is partnering with a startup on a move that will make various medical care available to the retailer’s members.
RSV vaccine recommended for pregnant women, CDC says
The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Are metro Atlanta's hospitals racially inclusive? A new study has some interesting findings
A new study about racial inclusion at hospitals appears to have contradicting findings when it comes to metro Atlanta. A breakdown of what it all means.
A new study about racial inclusion at hospitals appears to have contradicting findings when it comes to metro Atlanta. A breakdown of what it all means.
US employers expect to see biggest jump in healthcare costs in a decade in 2024
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
FDA sends warning letters to CVS, Walgreens other companies over unapproved eye products
CVS said it's already pulled its eye product from store shelves and online after getting the FDA's notice
CVS said it's already pulled its eye product from store shelves and online after getting the FDA's notice
Red Cross announces national blood shortage, 'emergency need' for donations
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood supply shortage.
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood supply shortage.
Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.
These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Narcan arriving to store shelves after FDA approves over-the-counter sales
A drug that will reverse the deadly effects of opioids is now available as an over-the-counter medicine. Narcan will start filling pharmacy shelves in the coming days. Naloxone is better known to many as Narcan, and the FDA has approved this as a nasal spray to be sold without a prescription.
A drug that will reverse the deadly effects of opioids is now available as an over-the-counter medicine. Narcan will start filling pharmacy shelves in the coming days. Naloxone is better known to many as Narcan, and the FDA has approved this as a nasal spray to be sold without a prescription.
Biden administration names 10 drugs up for prescription price negotiations
Starting Friday, drug makers will now be forced to negotiate some of their prices with Medicare, which could mean a major drug price shake-up.
Starting Friday, drug makers will now be forced to negotiate some of their prices with Medicare, which could mean a major drug price shake-up.
Atlanta VA nurses rallying for better working conditions
Nurses at the Atlanta VA hospital say they're overworked and spread too thin, and they're worried how that might be impacting the safety of their patients.
Nurses at the Atlanta VA hospital say they're overworked and spread too thin, and they're worried how that might be impacting the safety of their patients.
Medicare: These medications could be subject to price controls
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
Watch: Woman meets father of heart donor who gave her new life
"I was able to marry my college sweetheart. It’s something I never thought I would live to see."
"I was able to marry my college sweetheart. It’s something I never thought I would live to see."
Georgia asking federal judge to reinstate ban on hormone therapy for transgender minors
Georgia officials are asking a federal judge to allow the state to continue to ban hormone therapy for transgender people under the age of 18.
Georgia officials are asking a federal judge to allow the state to continue to ban hormone therapy for transgender people under the age of 18.
Judge blocks Georgia law banning hormone therapy for transgender minors
A federal judge has blocked part of Georgia's new law barring transgender youth from receiving certain gender-affirming treatments.
A federal judge has blocked part of Georgia's new law barring transgender youth from receiving certain gender-affirming treatments.
Georgia Medicaid program with work requirement off to slow start even as thousands lose coverage
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed paperwork creating a new state health plan for low-income residents three years ago. But public health experts and advocates say since it launched, state officials appear to be doing little to promote or enroll people in it.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed paperwork creating a new state health plan for low-income residents three years ago. But public health experts and advocates say since it launched, state officials appear to be doing little to promote or enroll people in it.
Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Wagovy, Ozempic patients could face higher risk of complications under anesthesia
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.