Senators Grill Dr. Oz on Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Changes
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity, dodged queries about Republican plans to cut health insurance for the poor, and emerged unscathed on his ties to major industries.
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Science Amid Chaos: What Worked During the Pandemic? What Failed?
As the coronavirus spread, researchers worldwide scrambled to find ways to keep people safe. Some efforts were misguided. Others saved millions of lives.
Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86
The author of numerous studies, he urged patients to question their physicians and expressed concern about cancer treatment for older adults.
How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound Cost?
A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now.
Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug
NHS England says it cannot afford to offer abiraterone, which is available in Scotland and Wales.
Manslaughter probe at Letby hospital expanded
Cheshire Police expands its investigation into what happened at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Dr. Oz Faces Senators at Confirmation Hearing to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid
The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to run major health programs for older Americans and the poor.
Endometriosis Awareness Month: Symptoms and what to do next
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and is sometimes misdiagnosed: here’s how to spot it.
Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of ‘cover-up’
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a “politically motivated witch hunt”.
What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms
As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England.
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.
Warning over the dangers of Botox parties
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is concerned about treatment at parties organised with unregulated providers.
Senators Are Set to Question Weldon, Trump’s Pick to Head the C.D.C.
It is the first time the Senate has been called upon to confirm a C.D.C. director. Dr. Dave Weldon has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary.
Federal Agency Dedicated to Mental Illness and Addiction Faces Huge Cuts
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has already closed offices and could see staff numbers reduced by 50 percent.
What Is Lorazepam? The Drug From ‘The White Lotus’ Carries Real Risks
Prescription drugs like lorazepam — used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and sleep disorders — play a role in popular TV shows like ‘The White Lotus’ and ‘The Pitt.’
Benzodiazepine Uses and Risks
The prescription drugs — used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and sleep disorders — play a role in popular TV shows like “The White Lotus” and “The Pitt.”
When a Couple’s Drinking Habits Diverge
When one partner wants to cut back, or stops drinking altogether, the changes can reverberate throughout a relationship.
Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle
Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.
RFK Jr. Rattles Food Companies With Vow to Rid Food of Artificial Dyes
Mr. Kennedy told executives of major food companies that he wants synthetic colors removed from their products. “Decision time is imminent,” a trade group warned its members.
Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally
The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease.