Health Care
California medical insurance rates skyrocket — affecting millions of people
Rates for plans sold through Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace under the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, will rise an average of 9.9% in 2027.
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Cancer rates are expected to nearly double in the next 24 years
Despite major progress in some areas — including decreased tobacco use that's associated with 16 types of cancer — cancer is still a leading cause of death and disability.
Inside the NYC wellness clinic rewarding healthy habits with perks like Botox and facials
The new 6,000-square-foot Gramercy clinic has two wings: one for health care and one for self-care.
Halle Berry says perimenopause felt like ‘razor blades in my vagina’ — and reveals the surprising tool that helped
The actress shared her experience with perimenopause, vaginal dryness and a herpes misdiagnosis, plus the treatments and products that helped relieve her symptoms.
The hidden catch in ‘interest-free’ medical loans costing Americans billions
For some Americans paying for emergency — or elective — care, not reading the fine print can mean a "0% interest" bill suddenly costs 30% more.
CA Dems could stick families with higher insurance costs — and new tax on software downloads in late-night budget deal
California Democrats agreed this week to tax-related proposals that could raise health insurance premiums and slap a new tax on software downloads — as critics blast the deal for piling...
Two simple habits may outperform a popular longevity wonder drug: study
A buzzy diabetes drug that's been hailed as a longevity booster may have some competition.
How a bad hygiene habit might increase your risk of depression
Unfortunately, it can be a vicious cycle, with depression making suffers skip basic hygiene practices.
Baby treated for rare epilepsy syndrome after doctors inject missing gene directly into his brain
The child was one of the first in the world to be treated with gene replacement therapy to restore the function of a crucial gene that regulates nervous system development.
Which NYC-area hospitals got top marks in new safety ratings — and which landed Ds
Over 2,300 US hospitals were rated “A” through “F” based on their protection of patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries and healthcare-associated infections.
California Dems plot bombshell new abortion shake up — despite urgent warning from medics
The proposal seeks to amend multiple sections of California’s Business and Professions Code, marking a notable shift in state law governing abortion providers.
Dad with Stage 4 cancer dies after insurance company said tumor-shrinking treatment was ‘not medically necessary’
Out-of-pocket costs would have been about $50,000.
Patient claims luxe NYC hospital known for Chanel gift bags gave her fleas
For years, that hospital was known among the pregnant elite as *the* birthing hotspot.
Ozempic, Wegovy drugs are getting as low as $15 around the world — what it means for Americans
The weight-loss world is on the brink of a major shake-up.
Costco launches IVF program offering heavily-discounted fertility drugs to members
Costco has launched an IVF program, opening the door for members to pursue their dreams of starting a family — at heavily discounted prices that the mega chain is known...
Young women are shunning birth control because of the ‘nocebo effect’
In the case of birth control, it’s especially hard to tell fact from fiction or legitimate medical concern from TikTok hot air.
How to negotiate your hospital bill to save money — with or without health insurance
An estimated 80% of hospital bills contain errors — you just have to know how to identify them and address them to save your wallet a lot of pain.
What is mitochondrial dysfunction? Health issue Surgeon General nom Dr. Casey Means says is at the root of chronic illness
Dr. Casey Means, a graduate of Stanford School of Medicine and lapsed functional medicine practitioner, began her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday to become “America’s doctor.”
Alabama’s ‘pretty cool’ plan for maternity care robots is criticized as ‘dystopian horror story’
“Alabama has no OB-GYNs in many of their counties,” Dr. Mehmet Oz said, sitting with President Donald Trump and Cabinet members. The dearth of care, he said, prompted the proposal to...
A singular NYC research lab uses sci-fi-like technology to revitalize vets who’ve lost limbs
Touring the Veteran Affairs' VISN2 BRAVO Lab evokes sci-fi mingled with technology and post-military miracles, as its signature 3D motion-capture system analyzes every angle of vets’ movements to help improve their quality...
These NYC-area hospitals aced patient safety in new rankings — see which ones nearly flunked
Nearly 3,000 US hospitals were scored “A” through “F” based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections.