Oklahoma to Continue Lethal Injections After Man Vomits During Execution

It was the state’s first lethal injection since 2015, when it halted executions after using the wrong drug in one instance and allowing a prisoner to regain consciousness in another.

Why Aren’t More People Comparison Shopping for Health Plans?

Most Medicare beneficiaries don’t compare plans during open enrollment season, and may be paying more, or accepting more restrictions, than they should.

Pressure Grows on G20 Nations to Get Covid Vaccines to the Poor

The world’s leaders are focusing on preventing future pandemics, but experts say rich nations are not doing enough to help the poor survive the current one.

Why Aren’t More People Comparison Shopping for Health Plans?

Most Medicare beneficiaries don’t compare plans during open enrollment season, and may be paying more, or accepting more restrictions, than they should.

¿Qué vacuna de refuerzo debo elegir?

Las autoridades sanitarias de EE. UU. autorizaron la combinación de vacunas en la dosis de refuerzo contra la covid, pero no han indicado cuál es la mejor opción.

How to Decide Which Covid Booster Shot to Get

Health officials approved mix-and-match Covid booster shots, but didn’t say whether it’s better to switch vaccines or stick with your original shot.

Fluvoxamine Helps Lower Risk of Hospitalization From Covid, Study Finds

Scientists say the results of the latest research examining the inflammation-fighting qualities of fluvoxamine, capping similar smaller studies, could lead to new treatment guidelines.

This May Be Democrats’ Best Chance to Lower Drug Prices

For patients with certain cancers, out-of-pocket spending can exceed $15,000 a year. Legislation could take aim at prices and the amounts Medicare patients are charged.

Merck Will Share Formula for its Covid Pill With Poor Countries

The company announced a licensing deal that will allow the drug, molnupiravir, to be made and sold cheaply in 105 developing nations.

What Happens Next as F.D.A., C.D.C. Weigh Covid Shots for Children

Once the experts weigh in, the Food and Drug Administration itself makes a decision and then a similar process happens at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.