Health
Congress puts health insurance CEOs in the hotseat over denied claims, rising premiums
The personal stories about denied claims offered a few poignant moments amid hours of debate about the root causes of rising healthcare costs and the policies that can be used to lower them.
Fungal infection in Tennessee leaves 1 dead, at least 30 infected
An outbreak of the fungus-causing histoplasmosis in two Tennessee counties led to one death and at least 30 people infected.
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What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.
Health insurance CEOs say they lose money in Obamacare marketplace despite subsidies
Health insurance company CEOs testifying in the House on Thursday said they generally do not profit off their plan offerings in the Obamacare marketplace, which are largely subsidized by the government.
Guinea-Bissau suspends Trump-backed hepatitis B vaccine study for ethical review
Guinea-Bissau is suspending a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns in the West African country, pending an ethical review, the health minister said Thursday.
NYC nurses on strike resume negotiations with hospitals on 11th day
New York City nurses on strike headed back to the bargaining table Thursday with hospital administrators to try to bring an end to the city's biggest walkout of its kind in decades.
Kindness at work can mean giving honest feedback, limiting meetings and bending rules
Beth Brown was assigned to a major project at work when hardship struck. First, her 6-month-old daughter fell ill with COVID-19. A few days later, her mother passed away.
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe.
No more guessing: FDA investigates the gluten that might be hiding in your food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is requesting public information on gluten labeling and cross-contamination in packaged foods, marking an initial effort to enhance transparency for consumers with celiac disease and food allergies.
American Red Cross urges people to donate blood after national supply drops 35% in a month
The American Red Cross is urgently asking for blood donations after the national supply fell 35% the past month.
