UnitedHealthcare names new CEO following Brian Thompson killing

UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.

Recognizing signs of coronary artery disease likely saved Corsicana man's life

A medical assistant who is also an amputee found himself at the center of a health crisis after being diagnosed with coronary artery disease. He had successful triple bypass surgery and is now sharing his survival story.

FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression

Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.

Feds target Ozempic, Wegovy for lower Medicare prices

The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.

Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery

“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.

Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling

A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Poll finds insurance profits, killer are to blame

A new poll shows most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, not as much responsibility as the person who shot him, a new poll shows. 

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder, terror charges

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday on murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.

FDA approves Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea

Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, has become the first FDA-approved prescription medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea.

Tarrant County mom’s lies led to daughter getting feeding tube, report says

A Tarrant County mom was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing her daughter by falsely claiming she had medical conditions, leading to treatments she didn’t really need.

North Texas’ supply of O- and B- blood is critically low

Carter BloodCare is urging people to donate blood, adding that some blood types are in very short supply right now.

UnitedHealthcare lawsuit: Physicians allege delay, deny, underpay practices

UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he appears in court: video

Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.