Metro Atlanta nonprofit heads to Ethiopia on fourth mission to improve cardiac care
While families across metro Atlanta celebrate July 4th, a team of doctors and volunteers will be traveling to Ethiopia to help with what has been described as a health crisis.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
Piedmont sees results from treating Parkinson's with boxing
After the first six months, participants reported an improvement in balance, mobility and coordination.
FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Wellstar releases more on proposed $1B Acworth hospital
The hospital would also create more than 1,500, according to Wellstar.
Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
Medicare, Social Security now expected to run out quicker: See the dates and why
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report cited studies that don't exist
The 72-page report released last week cites hundreds of studies, some that were never published.
People in these states spend the most on health care
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
HHS, led by vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., cancels contract to fight flu viruses
The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.
Georgia AG greenlights Houston and Emory Healthcare merger
The Georgia Attorney General’s Office has approved the integration of Houston Healthcare and Emory Healthcare.
Work requirements in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill': What to know
The measure, which also includes tax cuts, passed the House by one vote and could have provisions reworked again as it heads to the Senate.
CVS staff get perks like beach days and donuts for hitting vaccine goals: Report
CVS is reportedly offering staff rewards like bonuses and pizza parties to increase vaccination rates, amid slowing demand and growing public skepticism.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
New guideline declares 'urgent need' for IUD insertion pain relief options
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
UnitedHealth Group's stock takes another hit after DOJ investigation report
In a statement to FOX 9, UnitedHealth Group called the Wall Street Journal's report "deeply irresponsible."
Trump executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.