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Instead of struggling with weekly injections, patients may soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Both the makers of Wegovy and Mounjaro are seeking FDA approval for tablets.
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California’s governor is asking the administration of President Joe Biden, a fellow Democrat, to authorize a new program called “transitional rent,” which would provide up to six months of rent or temporary housing for low-income enrollees who rely on the state’s health care safety net.
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The changes go beyond more expensive testing. Addiction treatment could be imperiled, and nursing home staff training could become even more stringent.
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If you're in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you need to know the signs to watch for and when to seek screening or treatment for colorectal cancer.
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Under the $50 million deal, the state is partnering with drugmaker Civica to start making the new generic insulin later this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
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Most college students don’t qualify for CalFresh, California’s food stamps program, despite high rates of food insecurity. A pandemic-era rule that made it easier to get aid ends soon.
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The outbreak of the gastrointestinal virus began in February.
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The moment is upon us to accept that this rain isn’t a fluke or a one-off; it’s here to stay, at least for this season.
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After years of high rates, the country hit a new high during the pandemic, far exceeding rates in other developed nations. Black women are at especially high risk.
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Skirting safety and infection control cost 14 people their lives, alleges DA.
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A study's conclusion parallels that of a recent Los Angeles Times investigation: Mexican pharmacies that cater to U.S. tourists are selling seemingly safe medications that are laced with deadly fentanyl and methamphetamines.
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Designed to prevent doctors from deploying expensive, ineffectual procedures, prior authorization has become a confusing maze that denies or delays care, burdens physicians with paperwork, and perpetuates racial disparities.
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Three people tell us what it’s really like to have long COVID. "We feel swept under the rug," says one.
