Health Care

DIABETES 5 days ago

Diabetes patients using Ozempic, other treatments instead of insulin have lower cancer risk, study finds

Type 2 diabetes patients on GLP-1 treatments, including Ozempic, have a lower risk of 10 types of obesity-related cancers compared to those on insulin, according to a new study.

OPINION July 3

Here's how Biden team plans to raise cost of prescription drugs for all Americans

By targeting pharmacy benefit managers, the FTC will advance the Biden admin’s war on American business, expand government power, and raise drug costs for all Americans.

Joe Biden June 30

Trump puts Biden on defense for Medicare Advantage cuts

Medicare Advantage benefits are emerging as an election hot topic, following the Biden administration's cuts to the program this year.

HEALTH June 26

California doctor reveals the 10 big ‘lies’ the medical community is telling patients

A California doctor wants people to know that the medical community doesn’t always tell patients the truth. Dr. Robert Lufkin shares an excerpt from his book, "Lies I Taught in Medical School."

POLITICS June 25

Economy, border, abortion divide Biden’s hometown as Scranton looks back on native son’s first term

Residents of Scranton, Pennsylvania, spoke out about President Biden, who was born and lived there in childhood before his father Joseph relocated the family to Claymont, Delaware.

OPINION June 24

One thing the VA can do to dramatically improve veterans' health care

Having led the VA, I know all too well that health systems cannot be sustained without investments that keep pace with a rapidly changing environment.

POLITICS June 24

Biden admin accused of ‘brazen’ attempts to 'weaponize' unionization ahead of election

The Biden administration came under fire from PLUAC, and top Republicans in the labor union space, over allegations it is politicizing unionization ahead of the election.

Ron DeSantis June 23

Migrant Medicaid costs cut in half in Florida following DeSantis' policy change: report

Medicaid payments for illegal immigrants are down 54% in Florida after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law requiring hospitals to inquire about a patient's immigration status.

New York City June 19

NYC Council members urge city to provide IVF coverage for gay male employees

New York City lawmakers are urging Mayor Eric Adams to extend health care coverage for in vitro fertilization to gay male municipal employees who are denied that benefit.

Elizabeth Warren June 12

Sens. Warren, Markey propose bill that would lead to prison time for 'corporate greed' in health care

Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey introduced legislation Tuesday that would land executives behind bars for "corporate greed" in health care.