South Dakota voters will decide whether Medicaid expansion remains constitutionally protected if the federal government cuts its 90% funding share, potentially affecting more than 31,000 adults.

Four major U.S. hospital chains reported softer elective surgery demand as patients faced lost coverage, higher deductibles and copays, raising concerns about delayed care and affordability.

Patients say hybrid ER-urgent care clinics billed routine visits as emergency care, leading to costly bills. The article explains the model, company response, protections, and dispute options.

Chippewa County has 33 confirmed measles cases, and Wisconsin health officials say the outbreak is spreading locally. Families are urged to check vaccination records and monitor symptoms.

Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon is being recalled in 14 states after a Connecticut laboratory found elevated lead in a 110-gram jar. No illnesses have been reported.

A non-Tennessee child treated for measles at Vanderbilt's children's hospital has been discharged. Officials said no Tennessee exposures were identified and shared prevention guidance for families.

The FDA approved Ilumya for adults with active psoriatic arthritis, adding a clinic-administered IL-23 inhibitor option as detailed results from pivotal trials remain unpublished.

The FDA approved a preservative-free generic ketamine injection from NRx Pharmaceuticals as hospitals continue managing a shortage that has persisted since 2018.

Minnesota reported 1,025 drug overdose deaths in 2025, up 3% from 2024, as declining opioid fatalities were offset by increases involving methamphetamine and cocaine.

Penn Medicine's experimental Percival AI analyzed about 400,000 CT scans and detected signals associated with several diseases, including pancreatic cancer. The tool remains in preclinical testing.