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Campaigners said the deal was not treating everyone fairly

WASHINGTON -- The Biden White House announced a trio of steps aimed at protecting patients from unexpected health care costs on Friday, with new actions surrounding short-term health plans, surprise medical bills and medical debt.

Where you live, what you eat and how much you drink may tell health care professionals more about your risk of developing kidney stones than you think.

It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your health care team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their health care teams.

It’s increasingly difficult for transgender youth to get the health care they need. Over the past two years, a swath of U.S. states have made it illegal for minors to receive gender-affirming treatments like puberty blockers and hormone treatments. That’s fostered a dangerous climate for trans kids and their parents…

Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans speaks about her career jumps and how she intends to win reelection in Virginia’s 2nd District.

As Wexford Health Sources contract expires, experts worry the state could continue paying big dollars for poor care.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two executives of an Overland Park-based company have been charged with conspiring to commit $1.9 billion in health care fraud, marking what officials called one of the largest such schemes prosecuted in Justice Department history.

The U.K. is celebrating the 75th birthday of its beloved but increasingly creaky National Health Service