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Trump's tariffs could raise the cost of generic drugs in the U.S.
The cost of generic drugs for many people could go up if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose sweeping tariffs on products from China and other foreign countries, policy experts say.
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Mehmet Oz once proposed massive changes to Medicare. Now he could run it.
The physician and TV personality’s views on health policy have evolved significantly over the years.
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Celebrity manicurist shares his do's and don'ts of nail care
Tom Bachik stops by California Live and sits down with Jessica Vilchis to share his expert tips on keeping nails strong, healthy and glamorous this holiday season!
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How Trump's win could change your health care
President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House is poised to have big impacts on consumer health care.
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Procrastinating on open enrollment? How to get it done today, in 3 easy steps
Choosing health insurance during open enrollment may seem complicated, but it’s easy once you break it down into steps.
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What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promoted claims about vaccines that contradict the overwhelming consensus of scientists.
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Millions at risk of losing health insurance following Trump's victory
Subsidies to buy insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces are set to expire at the end of 2025. If they’re not extended, coverage could become unaffordable for many.
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Four big things the winners of Congress will have to tackle in 2025
Whichever party wins control of the House and Senate must decide how to handle a slew of consequential policy matters.
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DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time
Starting Friday, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients can get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
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Obamacare enrollment opens as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions
Americans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025.
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Toddler's backyard snakebite bills totaled more than a quarter million dollars
Lindsay Pfeffer was in the backyard with her children when her son was bitten by a rattlesnake and needed antivenom medicine. Then the bills came.
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They're middle-class and insured. Childbirth still left them with crippling debt.
Some families with private insurance have been left behind by the major health care reforms of the last few years, putting them at risk of high medical bills after having babies.
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Walmart will start delivering prescriptions to customers' doorsteps as CVS and Walgreens struggle
Walmart will start delivering medications in six states, but it plans to offer prescription delivery in nearly every state by the end of January.
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San Diego mental health workers join SoCal Kaiser Permanente strike
Nearly 2,400 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities across Southern California, including San Diego, are poised to strike Monday.
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New minimum wage takes effect for California health care workers
Hundreds of thousands of California health care workers will see a significant bump in their pay this week as a new minimum wage goes into effect.
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Hundreds of dialysis caregivers go on strike across California
Nearly 900 dialysis caregivers went on strike on Monday at various care clinics across California, including San Diego, reports NBC 7’s Todd Strain.
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Health care costs hit a post-pandemic high. These moves during open enrollment can help
As open enrollment kicks off, employees should weigh what their employer is offering in the way of benefits and what it will cost.
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Surging demand leaves many without crucial diabetes and ADHD medications
For many patients, these medications have been life changing, or even lifesaving. Getting their hands on them, however, can be another experience entirely.
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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.