Healthcare fraud recoveries top $5.5 billion despite enforcement slowdown
A new government report reveals that federal oversight efforts recovered billions of dollars in funds, resulting in individuals and companies being banned from federal healthcare programs.
A new government report reveals that federal oversight efforts recovered billions of dollars in funds, resulting in individuals and companies being banned from federal healthcare programs.
CDC: Cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries, past US cases linked to imported produce
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries and is most common in tropical and subtropical regions.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries and is most common in tropical and subtropical regions.
The best time to talk to your parents about senior care — before it's too late
Most families wait to talk about senior care until an emergency hits, but experts say having those discussions early can lead to better outcomes and less conflict.
Most families wait to talk about senior care until an emergency hits, but experts say having those discussions early can lead to better outcomes and less conflict.
Cyclosporiasis map: 29 states now investigating diarrheal illness
At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S.
At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S.
CDC: People living in the Southwest US need to be aware of dust storms that stir up dangerous fungal spores
People living in the southwestern U.S. and Washington need to be aware of potential fungal storms that occur when weather events such as dust storms, high winds, and floods cause spores of the soil-dwelling Coccidioides species to release into the air. Inhalation of the spores causes Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley fever, a lung infection.
People living in the southwestern U.S. and Washington need to be aware of potential fungal storms that occur when weather events such as dust storms, high winds, and floods cause spores of the soil-dwelling Coccidioides species to release into the air. Inhalation of the spores causes Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley fever, a lung infection.
Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
US to award more than $281 million for mental health programs
In a sweeping effort to combat the nation's ongoing mental health crisis, officials announced a massive financial investment aimed at bolstering support networks for programs including substance abuse and mental illness.
In a sweeping effort to combat the nation's ongoing mental health crisis, officials announced a massive financial investment aimed at bolstering support networks for programs including substance abuse and mental illness.
Salvation Army opens cooling stations across North Texas as heat index spikes
The Salvation Army of North Texas has activated 13 cooling and hydration stations across five counties to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous triple-digit temperatures.
The Salvation Army of North Texas has activated 13 cooling and hydration stations across five counties to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous triple-digit temperatures.
Cyclosporiasis cases by state: Foodborne parasitic illness continues to spread
Cases of cyclosporiasis, the foodborne parasite known to cause “explosive diarrhea,” continue to rise across the U.S. amid the summer heat.
Cases of cyclosporiasis, the foodborne parasite known to cause “explosive diarrhea,” continue to rise across the U.S. amid the summer heat.
New World Screwworm Pet Safety: What to know about the deadly flesh-eating parasite
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
South Texas hospital under investigation by state for alleged 'birth tourism' scheme
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate investigation into a South Texas hospital over allegations that it illegally marketed "birth packages" to foreign nationals to profit from birth tourism.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate investigation into a South Texas hospital over allegations that it illegally marketed "birth packages" to foreign nationals to profit from birth tourism.
Bucknell ex-coach charged after football player’s death
A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training.
A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals diagnosis of autoimmune gastritis causing stomach to eat itself
Bryan Johnson, a tech billionaire who is aiming to live to be 160, has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis (AIG).
Bryan Johnson, a tech billionaire who is aiming to live to be 160, has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis (AIG).
Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
Millions drop Affordable Care Act plans, new data shows: See states where enrollments dropped most
New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
New World Screwworm cases rise to 32 as Texas battles outbreak
Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.
Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.
Cyclosporiasis in Texas: List of foods linked to some outbreaks
A Cyclosporiasis outbreak across the U.S. continues, and Texas is among more than a dozen states that are reporting cases of the parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea.
A Cyclosporiasis outbreak across the U.S. continues, and Texas is among more than a dozen states that are reporting cases of the parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea.
CVS Health medicated wipes recalled over child safety concerns
Tens of thousands of medicated wipes sold in CVS stores were pulled over fears that children could get into them and possibly be poisoned.
Tens of thousands of medicated wipes sold in CVS stores were pulled over fears that children could get into them and possibly be poisoned.
Worried about 'Ozempic butt?' New drug could stop muscle loss tied to weight loss injections
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.