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.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
48 Texans charged in nationwide $14.6 billion healthcare fraud takedown
48 Texans are among 324 individuals nationwide indicted in a massive health care fraud crackdown. These schemes involve over $14.6 billion in alleged losses to federal health care programs.
48 Texans are among 324 individuals nationwide indicted in a massive health care fraud crackdown. These schemes involve over $14.6 billion in alleged losses to federal health care programs.
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.
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Parkland Health offers free testing on HIV Testing Day
On Friday, June 27, Parkland Health and Walgreens will offer free HIV testing at select Dallas locations to combat the ongoing epidemic in Dallas County.
On Friday, June 27, Parkland Health and Walgreens will offer free HIV testing at select Dallas locations to combat the ongoing epidemic in Dallas County.
Parkland Health offers free HIV testing at Walgreens for National HIV Testing Day on Friday
On Friday, June 27, Parkland Health and Walgreens will offer free HIV testing at select Dallas locations to combat the ongoing epidemic in Dallas County.
On Friday, June 27, Parkland Health and Walgreens will offer free HIV testing at select Dallas locations to combat the ongoing epidemic in Dallas County.
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.
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Cook Children's Medical Center sounds alarm on rising child gun injuries
Cook Children's Medical Center is urging gun safety awareness due to a significant increase in firearm-related injuries among children, emphasizing safe storage and the hidden dangers of even BB guns.
Cook Children's Medical Center is urging gun safety awareness due to a significant increase in firearm-related injuries among children, emphasizing safe storage and the hidden dangers of even BB guns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Fort Worth children's hospital's colorful display challenges insurance-axing bill
125 colorful cardboard kids outside a Fort Worth children's hospital represent thousands of young patients who stand to have their insurance cut by proposed Texas legislation.
125 colorful cardboard kids outside a Fort Worth children's hospital represent thousands of young patients who stand to have their insurance cut by proposed Texas legislation.
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.
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.
Bill to track citizenship of patients in Texas hospitals fails in House
A bill that would codify Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order requiring Texas hospitals to collect citizenship information on its patients failed in the House after a successful parliamentary challenge Tuesday night.
A bill that would codify Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order requiring Texas hospitals to collect citizenship information on its patients failed in the House after a successful parliamentary challenge Tuesday night.
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.
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
National Nurses Week 2025: Deals and discounts
Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.
Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.
Sold-out musical about alleged CEO-killer Luigi Mangione to premiere in San Francisco
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Texas hospitals spent $121.8M treating people in U.S. illegally last November, report shows
A new report shows that in Nov. 2024 Texas hospitals spent $121.8 million on health care for people in the country illegally.
A new report shows that in Nov. 2024 Texas hospitals spent $121.8 million on health care for people in the country illegally.
Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.