FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know

FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know

Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.

Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.

Popular weight-loss drugs could increase risk of developing eye conditions, vision loss, research suggests

Popular weight-loss drugs could increase risk of developing eye conditions, vision loss, research suggests

One study found a modest risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAOIN), a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to lack of blood flow.

One study found a modest risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAOIN), a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to lack of blood flow.

At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer

At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer

An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.

An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.

Ohio couple welcomes baby boy from 30-year-old frozen embryo

Ohio couple welcomes baby boy from 30-year-old frozen embryo

An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.

An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.

UnitedHealth to drop Medicare Advantage plans for 600K people

UnitedHealth to drop Medicare Advantage plans for 600K people

UnitedHealthcare says it’s dropping some of its Medicare Advantage plans that collectively cover 600,000 people.

UnitedHealthcare says it’s dropping some of its Medicare Advantage plans that collectively cover 600,000 people.

Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report

Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report

Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.

Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.

Walter Reed lockdown lifted after training rifle mistaken for real threat

Walter Reed lockdown lifted after training rifle mistaken for real threat

Walter Reed Medical Center is secure and there is no threat to the community after a call reporting an active shooter sent the facility on lockdown Thursday morning. 

Walter Reed Medical Center is secure and there is no threat to the community after a call reporting an active shooter sent the facility on lockdown Thursday morning. 

Piedmont Fayette Hospital announces $275M expansion to enhance patient care

Piedmont Fayette Hospital announces $275M expansion to enhance patient care

Piedmont Fayette Hospital plans a $275 million expansion, including a new patient tower and upgrades to critical areas like surgical services and pharmacy.

Piedmont Fayette Hospital plans a $275 million expansion, including a new patient tower and upgrades to critical areas like surgical services and pharmacy.

New partnership expands nursing education in Georgia

New partnership expands nursing education in Georgia

AdventHealth is giving a nearly $830,000 donation to Georgia Northwestern Technical College to expand its nursing program.

AdventHealth is giving a nearly $830,000 donation to Georgia Northwestern Technical College to expand its nursing program.

Here are the states with the best and worst health care in 2025: Study

Here are the states with the best and worst health care in 2025: Study

A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.

A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.

Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs

Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs

Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.

Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.