Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO's wife, boss speak out after hotel murder

The bereaved wife and associates of Brian Thompson, the CEO of major insurance company UnitedHealthcare, who was assassinated after a recent spate of death threats, spoke out hours after the fatal shooting this morning.

United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.

St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center to reopen
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State officials have deemed St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center fit to serve patients after it was closed down earlier this year for broken A/C units and other safety hazards.

High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests

Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.

1st human bird flu cases reported in Arizona

Arizona health officials say the two cases involved workers at a commercial facility in Pinal County.

Bird flu: 1st human cases reported in Arizona
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Health officials in Arizona announced the first cases of avian influenza (bird flu) within the state, and the cases were reported out of Pinal County.

USDA orders testing of entire milk supply nationwide for bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a new order requiring raw, or unpasteurized, milk nationwide to be tested for bird flu. 

Insurance provider backtracks on anesthesia policy
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is turning back on a proposed update to its anesthesia policy, after receiving backlash. The now-rescinded update would have only paid for anesthesia services up to a certain time limit, as set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Randy Moss to step away from ESPN to manage undisclosed health issue

The Hall of Fame receiver initially announced that he was dealing with a health issue on Dec. 1 during ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown" broadcast.

Companies remove executive bios, photos from websites after CEO's murder

Major health care companies have removed leadership bios and photos from their websites following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Suspect took bus from Atlanta to NYC, reports say

The man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson reportedly got on a bus in Atlanta and arrived in New York City the day before Thanksgiving. What we know as the manhunt continues.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia

One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.

Mystery flu-like illness has killed dozens in Congo: What we know

With symptoms including fever and cough, the respiratory disease has affected nearly 380 people, half of them young children.

Holiday decorations could affect your allergies
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Are your allergies worse around the holidays? Your Christmas decorations could be to blame.