Author: Scott Welch
Republicans have so far kept hands off the politically sensitive program. But senators are now desperate to find additional spending cuts.
Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia on Monday filed a lawsuit in bankruptcy court seeking to block the sale of personal genetic data by 23andMe without customer consent. The lawsuit comes as a biotechnology company seeks the court’s approval to buy the struggling firm. Biological samples, DNA data, health-related traits and medical records are too sensitive ...
As people age, their bones naturally weaken, creating a higher risk of fractures and other injuries. This condition, often referred to as osteoporosis, occurs more frequently and earlier in women due to menopause-induced bone loss and lower bone mass, according to Healthline. Osteoporosis can often lead to complications such as chronic pain, disability and premature death in ...
A recent budget document prepared by the White House is giving new clarity over how the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could operate for fiscal year 2026. The document closely mirrored other budgetary insights from earlier this year. Under the wishes of President Donald Trump’s staff, the department’s discretionary budget would be nearly ...
The California Chamber of Commerce says weakening pharmacy networks will drive up employers' drug benefits costs.
Facing higher healthcare costs, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing adding an “asset test” for applicants for Medi-Cal and In-Home Supportive Services. The test would mean Californians would not be eligible if their assets total more than $2,000.
If the money lapses this year, 5 million are expected to lose coverage and others would face premium hikes in 2026. A new coalition is pushing reluctant GOP lawmakers to extend it.
Exercising regularly in the three years after treatment for a common cancer could significantly improve survival rates, an international study has revealed. In the research, a total of 889 colon cancer patients who had undergone surgery and had also received chemotherapy were divided into two groups. One group was enrolled in a structured group exercise program for a three-year ...
Congressional Republicans are pursuing changes to the Affordable Care Act that would mean 10.7 million fewer Americans using its insurance marketplaces and Medicaid, a huge reduction that some view as a way to accomplish part of the health-care coverage cancellation that failed in 2017. They’re not branding it a repeal of President Barack Obama’s signature ...
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) doubled down on his claim that there won’t be Medicaid cuts in President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” despite projections that millions of low-income individuals would lose health insurance as a result of the bill. Johnson, during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” pushed back on independent projections that the bill would lead to 4.8 ...