Health insurance open enrollment underway: How much more people are paying for coverage in 2027

Health insurance open enrollment for millions of people is underway and some consumers may feel sticker shock as they sign up for 2027 coverage, according to price analysis reports. 

COVID-era testing method could help identify obesity, asthma, other health conditions

Health researchers are taking a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic and showing how it can be used to track chronic disease and health behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic conditions. 

GLP-1 drugs getting new labels warning of rare vision-loss condition

All GLP-1 drugs, which include popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon carry new labels warning people taking the medications about a possible side effect that could lead to permanent vision loss. 

ACA open enrollment begins Sunday, insurance premiums expected to jump

Many people looking to purchase their health insurance on the ACA marketplace face a potential double whammy of higher premiums and fewer coverage options.

Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans

A new CDC report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.

E-Z Health helps seniors find relief with dedicated healthcare phone guides
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Closing the technology gap, a Medicare-covered program is helping seniors find local resources and save money on essential services. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo reports. 

Personal guides help seniors navigate the healthcare maze

A new Medicare-covered service connects seniors with dedicated phone guides to manage healthcare applications, meal deliveries, and transportation.

Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally

President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."

Health insurance costs continue rising for American workers, new survey finds

new KFF survey found that Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage in 2026, with workers at small businesses facing the steepest increases.

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - How to  safely dispose of unneeded medications

You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday during the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse. 

Medicare open enrollment: Why premiums could increase for some enrollees

Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees. 

Walmart to offer employees hundreds of free medications, including GLP-1s

Walmart is expanding its healthcare perks for its workers to cover more than 250 prescription medications for free. That includes GLP-1 drugs, offering savings.

Russian pneumonic plague case prompts US monitoring
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United States officials are monitoring developments in Russia after a scientist died from pneumonic plague at a research institute.

RFK Jr. moves to reveal health care costs
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new initiative requiring the health care industry to publish clear pricing data for consumers.