health care

Baby boomers are poised to hit an already overburdened senior care space in the next few years. Investors are looking to buy up long-term and end-of-life care operations.

Artificial intelligence is becoming a larger part of life, including in the healthcare industry.

Millions of American women are at high risk for breast cancer, but their insurance does not cover the costs of extra screenings.

National Caregiver Day recognizes the millions of Americans who dedicate their lives to caring for loved ones. Pat Bailey has been a caregiver for most of her life — first at 21 for her dad, then again in her 40s for her mother battling Alzheimer’s. NBC 5’s Brittney Johnson explains how she’s using her experience to help others navigate the...

Eighty million U.S. adults and children are currently enrolled in the nearly-free health care coverage offered to the poorest Americans.

Kennedy managed to allay the concerns of several key GOP senators over his anti-vaccine activism. Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican to vote against him.

Brianna Harris-Henderson started the nonprofit Let’s Talk PPCM to bring awareness to Peripartum Cardiomyopathy or PPCM. A condition she knows about firsthand.

Trump could either weaken the negotiations in a way that benefits the pharmaceutical industry, or try to achieve even deeper savings to outdo his predecessor.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and in at least one case, it can save your life. Health reporter Bianca Castro has the story with how body scans can give doctors a picture of your cardiovascular risk.

China is playing an increasing role in manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients.

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The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new type of nonopioid painkiller from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, NBC News reported.

If he is confirmed as health and human services secretary, Kennedy would oversee the implementation of Medicaid, in addition to Medicare and the Affordable Care Act.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. questioned RFK Jr. about the infant onesies once sold by Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine nonprofit Kennedy founded, in his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about flip-flopping views on healthcare issues during his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee for his first confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Noel was the head of Medicare and retirement at UnitedHealthcare, the largest private health insurer in the U.S. and the insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group.

The lawsuit was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Chicago.

The talks around drugs including Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, GSK’s Trelegy Ellipta, and Pfizer’s Xtandi will set Medicare prices that go into effect in 2027.

Challengers raised religious and procedural objections to some of the requirements.