Obamacare support hits an all-time high, poll reveals
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
Controversial drug ivermectin now available without prescription in Texas
Easier access to the drug, most commonly used as an antiparasitic, has Texas medical professionals worried about the dangers of unchecked use and harmful side effects.
Easier access to the drug, most commonly used as an antiparasitic, has Texas medical professionals worried about the dangers of unchecked use and harmful side effects.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
New emergency room opens to address growing health needs in Manor
Manor is a city on the grow, now with a new emergency care clinic. Tuesday's ribbon-cutting represents one of several ongoing efforts to address the explosive growth around Manor.
Manor is a city on the grow, now with a new emergency care clinic. Tuesday's ribbon-cutting represents one of several ongoing efforts to address the explosive growth around Manor.
Minnesota study backs birth vaccine for hepatitis B
Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.
Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.
Texans' health care experience near worst in US, poll finds
The news comes as Texans brace for a potentially explosive rise in coverage costs in the new year, with Biden-era tax credits set to expire.
The news comes as Texans brace for a potentially explosive rise in coverage costs in the new year, with Biden-era tax credits set to expire.
Trump Obamacare extension proposal: What to know
The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.
The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.
Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Millions of Texans face huge premium hike as ACA tax credits expire
The enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, which helped millions of Texans afford health insurance, are set to expire, threatening to significantly raise the state's already high uninsured rate unless Congress acts by mid-December.
The enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, which helped millions of Texans afford health insurance, are set to expire, threatening to significantly raise the state's already high uninsured rate unless Congress acts by mid-December.
Texans face premium hike as tax credits expire
The enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, which helped millions of Texans afford health insurance, are set to expire, threatening to significantly raise the state's already high uninsured rate unless Congress acts by mid-December.
The enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, which helped millions of Texans afford health insurance, are set to expire, threatening to significantly raise the state's already high uninsured rate unless Congress acts by mid-December.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
Health care premiums may skyrocket for millions of Texans as tax credits expire
The enhanced premium tax credits that kept plans affordable are set to expire at the end of this year, and if Congress doesn't extend them, premiums could be more than double for Texans next year.
The enhanced premium tax credits that kept plans affordable are set to expire at the end of this year, and if Congress doesn't extend them, premiums could be more than double for Texans next year.
Eli Lilly partners with Walmart to sell weight loss drug directly to patients nationwide
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Government shutdown: Standoff continues
Still no breakthrough in the government shutdown, which is in its third week now. Both sides are holding firm, as Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats over the Affordable Health Care Act
Still no breakthrough in the government shutdown, which is in its third week now. Both sides are holding firm, as Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats over the Affordable Health Care Act
Most Americans worry about higher health care costs in 2026, poll finds
The prospect of paying more for health care coverage has people who either are insured or not worried about covering their medical needs.
The prospect of paying more for health care coverage has people who either are insured or not worried about covering their medical needs.