Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.
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Are eggs bad for cholesterol? New study reveals how many you can eat
After years of doctors warning patients to avoid eggs for fear of raising their cholesterol, more and more research is disproving that notion.
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Biden announces new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans
President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk.
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Novo Nordisk's $1,000 diabetes drug Ozempic can be made for less than $5 a month, study suggests
Researchers found Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic could be manufactured for an estimated 89 cents to $4.73 for a month’s supply, figures that include a profit margin.
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FDA approves Merck's drug for rare, deadly lung condition
The approval is a win for Merck, which is working to diversify its revenue stream as its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda nears a loss of market exclusivity.