Ken Alltucker

Americans' voracious appetite for GLP-1 weight loss drugs has the nation on pace to spend more than $1 trillion on prescription drugs this year, a new report says.

Medicare will start the GLP-1 Bridge program July 1. Older adults who qualify for the weight-loss drugs will pay a monthly $50 copay.

More than 3 million people dropped their Affordable Care Act coverage amid higher monthly premiums and the expiration of enhanced subsidies.

The federal health programs Medicare and Medicaid spent more than $12 billion on assisted-living facilities for older adults and people with disabilities, according to a new federal oversight report.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that about 19.2 million were enrolled in an ACA plan as of February, down from 23.1 million who signed up for coverage by January 2026 . About 24.2 million signed up in January 2025

Millions of Americans paying higher Affordable Care Act insurance bills in 2026 will once again face double-digit rate hikes next year, marking

Medicare and Medicaid spent more than $12 billion on assisted-living facilities for older adults and people with disabilities.

HEALTH CARE

Residents of high-scoring cities had lower obesity and chronic disease rates and more walking and biking trails, parks and public transportation.

Which four states are linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak? What foods have been connected to past cyclosporiasis outbreaks?