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.
Judge hears testimony over whether to block Georgia's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A group of parents of transgender children are suing to block Georgia's new law that bans most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for minors.
A group of parents of transgender children are suing to block Georgia's new law that bans most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for minors.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Attacks at US medical centers reveal why health care is among nation's most violent fields
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
'Dr. Roxy,' plastic surgeon who livestreamed on TikTok, banned from practicing medicine in Ohio
At least one patient whose surgery was livestreamed suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after "Dr. Roxy" operated on them.
At least one patient whose surgery was livestreamed suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after "Dr. Roxy" operated on them.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.