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Out of Stock: Examining America's drug shortage crisis
From life-saving cancer treatments to common antibiotics, over 300 medications are currently in short supply.
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Don't fall for fake dentists offering veneers and other dental work on social media
Dentists say unlicensed practitioners offering cheap dental veneers are putting patients at risk.
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US ranks last in health care compared with nine other high-income countries, report finds
The U.S. ranks as the worst performer among 10 developed nations in critical areas of health care, according a report by The Commonwealth Fund on Thursday.
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US ranks last in health care compared with nine other high-income countries, report finds
People in the U.S. die the youngest and experience the most avoidable deaths, despite spending much more on health care.
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‘Making peoples' lives hell': When he couldn't pay for cancer treatment, the hospital sued
In North Carolina, a state hard hit by the national crisis of medical debt, Terry Belk has spent 20 years struggling to get free of “this … anvil I’m dragging around.”
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Yes, you should challenge that medical bill
Notice something odd on a medical bill? Don’t let it slide.
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Picketers continue protest outside Sharp Chula Vista Hospital
Health care workers will picket outside Sharp Chula Vista Hospital Wednesday, as the third week of protests seeking to address what they describe as safety concerns and chronic low wages driving a staffing crisis continues.
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IUD insertion pain is complicated. Doctors say the new CDC guidelines are only a start
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidance on managing pain during IUD insertion, but doctors say the updated advice is just the first step.
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CDC issues new guidelines for IUD pain management
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines for physicians regarding pain management during IUD insertion.
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Couple sues Atlanta hospital for allegedly losing part of patient's skull following brain surgery
A couple sues an Atlanta hospital that allegedly lost part of a patient’s skull after it was removed during brain surgery, NBC News reports.
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White House says prescription drug deals will produce billions in savings for taxpayers, seniors
Taxpayers are expected to save billions after the Biden administration inked deals with pharmaceutical companies to knock down the lists prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs.
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How to get relief from unexpectedly high medical bills
Unexpectedly high medical bills are common in the United States, but there are ways to get relief.
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Team USA's Ariana Ramsey shocked by free health care at the Olympics
In a series of TikTok videos, the rugby star has documented her preventative care journey, including getting a Pap smear, eye exam, a new pair of glasses and a dental appointment with X-rays — all for free, courtesy of the Olympic Village.
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Palomar Health Medical Group silent on ‘cybersecurity incident' months later
Sergio Flores from NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 Responds has been pushing for answers ever since the incident seven weeks ago.
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Palomar Health Medical Group silent on ‘cybersecurity incident' months later
Palomar Health Medical Group is still not saying what forced them to shut down their computer systems more than seven weeks ago. Patients told NBC 7 Responds they are still struggling to get medical attention.
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Federal appeals court says some employers can exclude HIV prep from insurance coverage
Eight employers who challenged some federal health insurance requirements cannot be forced to provide no-cost coverage for certain types of preventive care, including HIV prep and some kinds of cancer screenings, a federal appeals court in New Orleans ruled Friday.
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12-year-old San Diegan beats leukemia with the help of music
NBC7 caught up with Make-a-Wish recipient, 12-year-old Avila Gachalian who is in remission from leukemia. She was diagnosed in 2019 and received her wish of a home music studio during the pandemic.
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12-year-old Leukemia survivor heals with help of music
Rising star Avila Gachalian gives NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez a private concert as she updates her on her progress.
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CEO of telehealth company Done charged in online Adderall distribution scheme
The founder and CEO of a California-based telehealth company was arrested and charged on Thursday for her involvement in an alleged scheme to distribute Adderall over the internet and commit healthcare fraud.
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Patient portal, phones still offline weeks after Palomar Health reports ‘suspicious activity'
Palomar Health Medical Group continues working to restore its communications systems weeks after reporting a problem to patients, families and staff. The outage has affected phones, faxes and the patient portal, which are all down, since early this month. Palomar Health Medical Group sent a statement to NBC 7 addressing the issue: On May 5, 2024, Palomar Health Medical Group…