US consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans…
Opinion: Oregon is ambling toward a health care implosion
John Kitzhaber For The Oregonian/OregonLive Kitzhaber, a physician and health care policy consultant, was governor of Oregon from…
Long-term mortgage rate edges higher, but remains near 3-year low
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked higher this week, but remains near its lowest level in more…
The Ancient Art of Nasal Rinsing Might Protect You From a Cold
On average, the typical American contracts two to three colds per year between September and May, at an…
What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?
The spread of influenza became more severe this fall, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.…
US health policy dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most…
Federal agency sues Advocate Aurora over COVID vaccine mandate
One of Wisconsin’s largest health systems is facing a religious discrimination lawsuit over its implementation of a 2021…
Will Trump’s $2k tariff checks go out in 2026? Mixed feelings abound.
USA TODAY Network journalists spoke with holiday shoppers about the prospect of a tariff rebate in 2026. Many…
CDC updates flu, RSV and COVID numbers
NEW YORK (AP) — It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season…
Animal doses of ivermectin are different than doses for humans
Dr. Keith Roach  | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: In several of your columns, either you or…
Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling
WASHINGTON – Fifty-two-year-old Dinam Bigny sank into debt and had to get a roommate this year, in part…
Japan gets $135 billion economic stimulus package to help counter impact of high prices
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.4 billion) stimulus package Friday to help spur…