This Sexually Transmitted Infection Linked To Heart Attack, Stroke

Syphilis is on the rise in the United States, and with it the threat that a long-term untreated infection could pose to a person’s heart health, a new study says.

The sexually transmitted disease (STD) doubles a person’s risk of ruptured blood vessels and dramatically increases their odds of stroke and heart attack, researchers...

One Lot of Xanax Recalled Nationwide Over Quality Issue, FDA Says

A widely used anxiety medication is being pulled from shelves due to "failed dissolution specifications," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.

The agency's enforcement report said that one lot of Xanax has been recalled nationwide by the company Viatris.

The recall, issued March 17, affects lot number 8177156. The bottle...

Rising ACA Costs Leave Many Unable To Pay for Coverage

Higher health insurance costs are forcing some people to walk away from coverage even after signing up.

About 14% of people who enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans for 2026 did not pay their first monthly premium, according to a new analysis from Wakely Consulting Group, an actuarial firm.

That’s much higher than the us...

Cough Drops From Several Brands Being Recalled, FDA Says

Several common cough drop brands are being pulled from shelves after officials raised concerns about how they were made.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said a China-based company, Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd, issued a recall that includes 15 products.

The recall began March 20 and includes cough drops so...