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Hospitals Want You to Sign a Blank Check Before Treatment–Here’s How to Avoid Surprise Bills

Hospitals Want You to Sign a Blank Check Before Treatment–Here’s How to Avoid Surprise Bills

Patients are asked to accept a bill for untold costs. It's not entirely legal and there are ways to fight back.

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CDC Issues Advisory for West Nile Virus in US Ahead of July 4 Holiday

CDC Issues Advisory for West Nile Virus in US Ahead of July 4 Holiday

At least 48 cases have been reported as of June 30, the agency said.

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Over 11,000 Bottles of Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Nationwide: FDA Notice

Over 11,000 Bottles of Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Nationwide: FDA Notice

The notice said chlorthalidone tablets are under recall because of ‘failed dissolution specifications.’

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Stopping a Drug Safely Takes a Team. Medicare Just Funded One Piece of It

Stopping a Drug Safely Takes a Team. Medicare Just Funded One Piece of It

CMS has opened the door to paying for supervised deprescribing. Experts say the harder work is building the support patients need.

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What No One Tells You About Contrast in CT and MRI Scans

What No One Tells You About Contrast in CT and MRI Scans

Contrast agents used in CT and MRI scans are medications, not harmless dyes.

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LA County Officials Issue Health Alert Ahead of World Cup

LA County Officials Issue Health Alert Ahead of World Cup

'Healthcare providers should be on increased alert for travel-related emerging and seasonal infectious diseases,' officials say.

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Little-Known Ways to Get a Cheaper Price on Your Prescription

Little-Known Ways to Get a Cheaper Price on Your Prescription

Millions of Americans skip or stretch medications because of cost. There are cheaper options, but only if the patient knows where to look.

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Ex-CDC Director Warns Ebola Could Become ‘Very Significant Pandemic’ in Africa

Ex-CDC Director Warns Ebola Could Become ‘Very Significant Pandemic’ in Africa

The outbreak is primarily centered in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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CDC Warns Malaria Could Be Reintroduced in US

CDC Warns Malaria Could Be Reintroduced in US

The United States eliminated the disease in the 1950s, the agency noted, but it imports cases when travelers return from countries with endemic malaria.

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Modern Meds Changed the Gut Profile of Remote Villagers, Scientists Find

Modern Meds Changed the Gut Profile of Remote Villagers, Scientists Find

Scientists followed a group of indigenous people living in remote villages who maintain a traditional lifestyle.

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State Department Stops Visa Services for 3 African Nations Amid Outbreak

State Department Stops Visa Services for 3 African Nations Amid Outbreak

There have been at least 500 suspected cases and 131 suspected deaths associated ⁠with the outbreak, according to the World Health ​Organization.

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US Issues Travel Advisories Over Ebola Outbreak in Congo

US Issues Travel Advisories Over Ebola Outbreak in Congo

The World Health Organization declared the virus a 'public health emergency of international concern.'

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Eczema Cream Recalled for Having Potentially Life-Threatening Bacteria: FDA Notice

Eczema Cream Recalled for Having Potentially Life-Threatening Bacteria: FDA Notice

A notice published on the FDA's website says the cream could be contaminated with a type of staphylococcus bacteria.

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Kansas Officials Say 3 Residents Saw ‘High-Risk Exposure’ to Hantavirus

Kansas Officials Say 3 Residents Saw ‘High-Risk Exposure’ to Hantavirus

The outbreak was reported on a cruise ship earlier this month.

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Thousands of Bottles of Pain Reliever Recalled Nationwide, FDA Says

Thousands of Bottles of Pain Reliever Recalled Nationwide, FDA Says

The recall was initiated due to the ‘presence of lead and lithium.’

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WHO Official Says Hantavirus Outbreak Isn’t the ‘Next COVID’

WHO Official Says Hantavirus Outbreak Isn’t the ‘Next COVID’

‘This is not SARS-CoV-2. This is not the start of a COVID pandemic,’ says Maria Van Kerkhove.

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How to Get Off the Pill Train–Safely

How to Get Off the Pill Train–Safely

Many prescriptions are meant for short-term use–not a lifetime. Without guidance, patients often remain on them unnecessarily for years.

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USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Costco-Sold Ravioli Over Shellfish Allergens

USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Costco-Sold Ravioli Over Shellfish Allergens

The beef and cheese products were shipped to Costco locations in Maryland and New Jersey, while the maker issued a recall.

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FDA Announces Recall of Common Heartburn Drug Over Discoloration

FDA Announces Recall of Common Heartburn Drug Over Discoloration

The recall impacts 4,750 prescription-only bottles of pantoprazole sodium, a notice said.

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CDC Investigating Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry

CDC Investigating Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry

So far, 34 people in 13 states have been sickened, the agency said.

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From Black Bag to Broadband: Why Telehealth Helps Some and Where It Falls Short

From Black Bag to Broadband: Why Telehealth Helps Some and Where It Falls Short

House calls have made a virtual comeback, but can they replace in-person visits?

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How Labor’s Cut to the Aged Care Rebate Will Work and What the Response Has Been

How Labor’s Cut to the Aged Care Rebate Will Work and What the Response Has Been

Before those aged 65-69 currently receive a 28 percent rebate, while those aged 70 and over receive 32 percent.

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The 5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Filling a New Prescription

The 5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Filling a New Prescription

If you know what to ask, you can make sure you get the drugs you need and avoid the problems that millions suffer.

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3-Step ‘NY Firefighter’ Trauma, Burnout Relief Exercises—James Gordon MD

3-Step ‘NY Firefighter’ Trauma, Burnout Relief Exercises—James Gordon MD

Burnout isn’t just about work overload. What feels like exhaustion may actually be a deeper breakdown in how we negotiate purpose, pressure, and trauma. Burnout is often framed as a ...

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When 1 Medication Turns Into Many—and How to Prevent It

When 1 Medication Turns Into Many—and How to Prevent It

One drug can lead to another. Doctors call it a prescribing cascade—and it often begins in predictable moments.

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Flea-Borne Typhus Surges in Los Angeles: 4 Things to Know

Flea-Borne Typhus Surges in Los Angeles: 4 Things to Know

Typhus is generally transmitted to people through fleas, lice, or chiggers, officials say.

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175,000 Bottles of Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled Over Carcinogens, FDA Says

175,000 Bottles of Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled Over Carcinogens, FDA Says

The recall of prazosin hydrochloride, sometimes used to treat PTSD, is ongoing.

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