Parents needing baby formula are targeted by scammers during national shortage
Scammers are taking advantage of parents in desperate need of baby formula, as the Biden administration tries to manage the crisis affecting families across the country.
White House announces second baby formula flight, arriving later this week
The White House has announced that another Operation Fly Formula flight has been secured for later this week, which will transport more baby formula to the United States.
CDC recommends pre-travel COVID-19 tests: 'Close to the time of departure'
While face masks aren’t mandatory on public transportation or in related transportation hubs, the CDC recommends COVID-19 testing before travel.
National baby formula shortage leaves moms desperate as doctors warn against long-term health effects
Some infants in America are going hungry because of a baby formula shortage. Stores just can't keep it in stock and mothers are getting desperate.
More than half a million pounds of precooked chicken recalled
Alabama-based Wayne Farms is recalling more than half a million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken that may be undercooked, the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this weekend.
FDA puts new limits on Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to rare blood clotting condition
The FDA revised its emergency authorization to sharply limit the use of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but potentially fatal blood clotting condition called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS).
Moderna says its vaccine for ages under 6 will be ready for US review in June
Moderna Inc's chief medical officer said on Sunday that the company's vaccine for children under 6 years old will be ready for review by a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel when it meets in June.
New York physician indicted in $10 million health care telemedicine fraud scheme
A New York physician was charged in an indictment on Thursday over an alleged $10 million health care fraud scheme.
CVS reaches agreement with DOJ to make vaccine portal more accessible for people with disabilities
CVS Pharmacy has reportedly reached a deal with the Department of Justice that will ensure its online COVID-19 vaccine registration will be more accessible to people with disabilities.
House passes bill capping insulin at $35 a month for patients with insurance
The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that caps the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for patients with insurance.
CDC lifts travel warning for the cruise industry two years into pandemic
The CDC lifted its travel warning for cruises on Wednesday after two years of shifting advisories, lawsuits, and criticism from industry leaders who accused the agency of heavy-handed regulations.
Georgia fines Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield $5M fine for claims settlement practices
The State of Georgia on Tuesday slapped Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield with a $5 million fine after determining the health insurance had engaged in a years-long practice of violating policyholder’s rights.
Milk of Magnesia products being recalled over possible contamination, FDA says
Milk of Magnesia products and other medications are being recalled over possible contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
White House to end free COVID-19 testing, treatment for uninsured Americans
Some uninsured Americans will soon be on the hook for COVID-19 treatments and testing after the Biden administration and Congress allowed a federal program that reimbursed providers for virus-related care to expire this week.
'Scum of the earth': Drug victims face Purdue Pharma owners
Families faced the owners of Purdue Pharma in court and told heart-wrenching stories of addiction and death.
Sacklers willing to pay more in Purdue settlement: mediator
The Sackler family, which owns Purdue Pharma, is willing to contribute more billions to opioid settlements.
Rand Paul visits The Big Board bar in DC: 'Anybody who wants to resist the man is somebody I want to meet'
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., recently paid a visit to a restaurant in Washington, D.C., that has refused to enforce the city's vaccine mandate.
Krispy Kreme offers free doughnuts for blood donors during national crisis
Through the end of January, Krispy Kreme will give people that donate blood a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for free.
COVID program delivers 1 billion doses to poorer countries
WHO officials say over 1 billion vaccine doses have been delivered to countries in need, but work remains.
U.S. hospitals see rising COVID-19 rates, strain from staff shortages
As COVID-19 cases reach record highs, hospitals around the U.S. are struggling to meet the capacity of patients. An ongoing staff shortage is leaving systems stretched thin and forcing elective surgeries to be postponed.