"healthcare"

A newly obtained FDA memo says COVID-19 vaccines likely contributed to the deaths of at least 10 children.  The revelation has led to major changes in federal vaccine policy and …

The delayed September employment report shows the U.S. economy added 119,000 nonfarm payroll jobs. The figure beat economist expectations despite growing signs of a weakening labor market. The data was …

The U.S. government has entered a partial shutdown after Congress and the White House failed to reach a deal before Wednesday’s midnight deadline. The collapse of negotiations highlights deep partisan …

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Pfizer will significantly lower the cost of its prescription medications for Medicaid patients. The deal marks a major victory for his administration’s effort to …

A new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham shows that aggressive blood pressure management can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. The benefits hold …

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will reform the program that compensates people injured by vaccines. He called the system corrupt and inefficient and said it fails …

Major medical technology companies are expanding their manufacturing operations across the United States. They’re investing millions, and in one instance billions, to increase domestic production and meet the growing demand …

A new study shows that eating the right kinds of carbohydrates can help older American women live longer and stay healthier. Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard T.H. Chan School …

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, heart-related deaths in the United States remain higher than normal, showing that the crisis has had lasting effects on the nation’s health system. …

A new international study has found that sodium levels long considered “normal” may still increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart failure, especially in older adults. Researchers analyzed …