Texas awards $51 million in first round of Rural Texas Strong funding
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday that Texas is awarding $51 million in federal funding to rural hospital districts and authorities as part of the state’s Rural Texas Strong initiative.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday that Texas is awarding $51 million in federal funding to rural hospital districts and authorities as part of the state’s Rural Texas Strong initiative.
Thyroid medication recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
Trump administration halts Obamacare enrollment for 760,000, citing suspected fraud
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
$12 billion in Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals
The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.
The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.
Family claims abortion ban kept doctors from saving Texas woman
The family of a Texas woman is claiming doctors refused to provide a potentially life-saving abortion in response to the woman's worsening health issues, because of the state's total abortion ban.
The family of a Texas woman is claiming doctors refused to provide a potentially life-saving abortion in response to the woman's worsening health issues, because of the state's total abortion ban.
Pig kidney functions for record 271 days inside man awaiting human transplant
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Trump administration withholding billions in Medicaid funding for Texas hospitals
Texas hospitals began losing millions of dollars a day on Monday after the Trump administration began withholding billions in Medicaid funding.
Texas hospitals began losing millions of dollars a day on Monday after the Trump administration began withholding billions in Medicaid funding.
Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
Talarico calls for breaking up healthcare 'monopolies' in new plan with Mark Cuban
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan aimed at lowering prescription drug and health care costs.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan aimed at lowering prescription drug and health care costs.
Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
Costco to sell branded Medicare plans in new pilot program
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.
Eli Lilly offers new weight loss drug to some patients before FDA approval
Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval.
Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval.
Texas Children's Hospital has 90 days to open 'detransition clinic' under terms of settlement
Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gets FDA approval: Here's what's different
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.