health care

Here are five things to know about surgeon and author Dr. Marty Makary.

For those who are experiencing postpartum depression, doctors say treatment varies. Telemuno 48’s Miryam Villarreal explores resources found in in the Bay Area.

With Congress staring down a March 14 deadline to approve a new spending bill, health advocates are fearing drastic cuts to Medicaid.

With Congress staring down a March 14 deadline to approve a new spending bill, health advocates are fearing drastic cuts to Medicaid. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.

Baby boomers are poised to hit an already overburdened senior care space in the next few years. Investors are looking to buy up long-term and end-of-life care operations.

Millions of American women are at high risk for breast cancer, but their insurance does not cover the costs of extra screenings.

Eighty million U.S. adults and children are currently enrolled in the nearly-free health care coverage offered to the poorest Americans.

Kennedy managed to allay the concerns of several key GOP senators over his anti-vaccine activism. Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican to vote against him.

Trump could either weaken the negotiations in a way that benefits the pharmaceutical industry, or try to achieve even deeper savings to outdo his predecessor.

At the Precision Medicine World Conference, employers were out by the dozens looking for promising talent.

At the Precision Medicine World Conference, employers were out by the dozens looking for promising talent. Scott Budman reports.

China is playing an increasing role in manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with cardiologist Dr. Karol Watson during American Heart Month to learn why women’s unique life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause, can increase risk factors. Toshawa Andrews, a mom of three and survivor of thirteen heart attacks, joins the conversation to share her powerful story and the importance of advocating for your health....

Actress and Cancer Survivor, Toks Olagundoye, stops by California Live to discuss her cancer journey and the importance of medical screenings and check-ups for cancer prevention.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis chatted with Nurse Practitioner Barbara Dehn, known as “Nurse Barb,” who shares tips to help you put your heart first. February is national heart health month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death for women. While the focus on heart health is crucial year-round, this month provides a...

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new type of nonopioid painkiller from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, NBC News reported.

Those who are frustrated with how little time their doctor spends with them may want to know that doctor probably is just as frustrated, according to a recent survey.

If he is confirmed as health and human services secretary, Kennedy would oversee the implementation of Medicaid, in addition to Medicare and the Affordable Care Act.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. questioned RFK Jr. about the infant onesies once sold by Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine nonprofit Kennedy founded, in his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about flip-flopping views on healthcare issues during his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.