Delta Variant Makes Up 1 In 4 U.S. Virus Cases: Report

First found in India, the delta variant has been identified as a variant of concern​ by the CDC and the World Health Organization.

Suicidal Crises, Mental Fatigue: Kids Grapple With Re-entry

After relentless months of social distancing, online schooling, and other restrictions, many kids are facing new challenges with re-entry.

Caregiver Pay Is Less Than Average In Every State: New Report

A recent Business.org study shows caregivers in every state make less than a worker earning an average salary.

COVID's Lingering Effects Can Put The Brakes On Elective Surgeries

As the number of people who have had Covid grows, medical experts are trying to determine when it’s safe for them to have elective surgery.

Citing Delta Variant, WHO Urges Mask Use Among Vaccinated

If you're fully vaccinated and were hoping to ditch the mask, the World Health Organization is urging you to reconsider.

FDA's Weak Drug Oversight Is A Potentially Deadly Problem

Rigorous quality standards are vital to protect people from drugs that are incorrectly dosed, contaminated or ineffective.

Decline In Life Expectancy Hits Black, Hispanic Americans Hardest

Life expectancy across the country plummeted by nearly two years from 2018 to 2020, the largest decline since 1943.

7 Simple Ways To Prevent Heartburn

Once you understand the causes of heartburn, planning your Fourth of July menu is a whole lot easier.

Hospitals, Insurers Invest Big Dollars To Tackle Patients' Social Needs

Organizations have looked into whether addressing patients’ social needs improves health and lowers medical costs over the last decade.

Hemmed In At Home, Nonprofit Hospitals Look For Profits Abroad

Nonprofit hospitals are as aggressive as commercial hospitals in seeking to dominate their health care markets.

U.S. Hits Encouraging Milestones On Virus Deaths And Shots

About 45 percent of Americans are fully vaccinated as U.S. deaths hit their lowest daily total since the early days of the pandemic.

What It Means When Celebrities Stay Coy About Their Vaccine Status

While fans often know intricate details about athletes’ knee joints and concussions, their COVID-19​ vaccination status is another story.

Best Children's Hospitals Ranked In New U.S. News List

The latest children’s hospital rankings from U.S. News include the highest-rated pediatric facilities in each state.

The Hard Realities Of A ‘No Jab, No Job' Mandate For Health Care Workers

The excuses health care workers gave for not getting vaccinations rnged from the speed of approval and how convenient it was to get a shot.

U.S. Hits 300 Million Coronavirus Shots; July 4 Goal Unlikely

After 150 days in office, President Joe Biden marked the milestone by saying there is "more work to be done" against the pandemic.

Many Americans Resuming Pre-Virus Activities: AP-NORC Poll

Americans are once again going to bars or restaurants, traveling and attending events such as movies or sports.

Why One Single Mom Calls The GoodRx App "A Blessing In Our Lives"

Kiara says she "couldn't believe or wrap my head around" the savings she was able to get on her prescription medications.

Pandemic Swells Medicaid Enrollment To Record 80M People

Medicaid, once the ugly duckling compared with the politically powerful and popular Medicare program, now covers nearly 1 in 4 Americans.

Black Community Has New Option For Health Care: The Church

Black communities across the U.S. have disproportionately fallen sick or died from the virus. Church leaders fight back from the pulpit.

How Much Should You Pay For A Telehealth Visit?

Ready to book an appointment with a specialist? GoodRx Care offers a range of medical services, all at an affordable and transparent cost.

U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Hit 600K, Equal Yearly Cancer Toll

The number of American lives lost due to the coronavirus is greater than the populations of Baltimore and Milwaukee.

Being Vaccinated Doesn't Mean You Must Go Maskless. Here's Why.

Doctors have laid out several reasons for vaccinated people to continue to wear a mask, especially when in public and around strangers.

US COVID-19 Deaths Hit 600,000, Equal To Yearly Cancer Toll

As states continue to reopen and more people get vaccinated, the number of lives lost is now greater than the population of Baltimore.

Novavax Says Its Coronavirus Vaccine Is 90 Percent Effective

In testing volunteers who had various coronavirus variants, Novavax said its vaccine could soon be ready to request emergency authorization.

In Mental Health Crises, A 911 Call Now Brings A Mixed Team Of Helpers — And Maybe No Cops

A national 988 hotline is slated to launch for people to reach suicide prevention specialists and mental health counselors by July 2022.

It is Easier to Misunderstand than to Understand

It is easier to misunderstand than to understand. It is like shooting at a basketball hoop: it is much easier to miss than to make the shot.

J&J Vaccine Doses To Be Released, But Many Will Be Tossed

The FDA has extended the expiration date on millions of doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine by an extra six weeks.

Medicare Copays For New Alzheimer's Drug Could Reach $11,500

If just 500,000 Medicare recipients are prescribed Aduhelm, it would cost the program nearly $29 billion a year.

Aduhelm, The New Alzheimer’s Drug: 5 Things to Know

Here’s what we know about the first Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years whose approval was fast-tracked by the FDA.

Runners Wanted For ‘Run Across America’ Set For Saturday

Donations to Feeding America made by participants across the country will be matched.

Global Food Prices Hit 10-Year High Amid Increased Demand

In the United States, food prices still haven't returned to normal following an April 2020 spike, according to a United Nations report.

Cases Of COVID-19 Delta Variant On Rise In U.S.

The variant, which originated in India, is already the dominant strain in the United Kingdom, where it accounts for 60 percent of cases.

With Roots In Civil Rights, Community Health Centers Push For Equity

The first community health center, built in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, became a model. Today, more than 1,400 exist across the country.

U.S. Not Likely To Hit Biden's July 4 Vaccine Goal

So far, 14 states have reached 70 percent coverage among adults, with about a dozen more on pace to reach the milestone by July 4.

First New Alzheimer's Treatment In 18 Years Gets FDA Nod

A Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company developed aduhelm, the first treatment to target the fundamental pathophysiology of Alzheimer's.

Carbon Dioxide Levels 50 Percent Higher Than Preindustrial Time

Scientists say the one-year jump to 50 percent from preindustrial levels is not a good benchmark to reach.

COVID Was Tipping Point For Telehealth; Virtual Visits Could Be Here To Stay

A consensus that some services that once required an office visit can be more effective through a video chat or phone call is emerging.

We Want to Be Lovable

More than loved, we want to be lovable. We want to be loved because we deserve or merit or have somehow earned it.

Here’s How To Save Money On Your Pet’s Prescriptions

We love our pets, but caring for them sure can be expensive. Fortunately, GoodRx can help you find the lowest prices on pet medications.

More Teens Hospitalized With COVID-19; CDC Urges Vaccinations

Hospitalization rates had declined in January and February 2021, but increased during March and April, the Washington Post reported.