Latest by Tom Murphy

Published on October 16, 2024 - Page 7
Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no...
Published on September 29, 2024 - Page 4
Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin. With it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider. People eligible for...
Published on September 12, 2024 - Page 10
Cancer patients can ward off waves of vomiting after treatment with a relatively cheap anti-nausea pill, but some are running into coverage limits....
Published on August 6, 2024 - Page 4
America's drugstores are testing smaller locations and more ways to offer care as price-sensitive shoppers look elsewhere. Customers may see...
Published on July 21, 2024 - Page 7
Did your parents warn you against jumping in the pool right after eating? They were misguided. In most cases, there's no need to wait at least 30...
Published on April 16, 2024 - Page 8
The first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's disease hit the U.S. market more than a year ago, but sales have lagged, major hospital systems have taken...
Published on March 10, 2024 - Page 3
Lou Gehrig's disease took away Grace Armant's ability to speak, but the 84-year-old still has plenty to say about her insurance. UnitedHealthcare has...
Published on December 5, 2023 - Page 15
A New York City woman who died Nov. 12 from cancer raised enough money to erase millions of dollars in medical debt with a posthumous plea for help....
Published on November 5, 2023 - Page 23
It's time to pick health coverage for next year on the Affordable Care Act's insurance marketplaces. Experts caution against focusing your choice on...
Published on October 8, 2023 - Page 4
A dose of patience may come in handy at the pharmacy counter this fall. Drug and staffing shortages haven't gone away. Stores are starting their...