https://www.nbcnews.com/NBC News Healthen-US© 2026 NBCNews.comWed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:40 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/nbc-news.pnghttps://www.nbcnews.com/Kaitlin SullivanWed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:40 GMTSitting for too long increases dementia risk, while getting regular exercise could protect brain health in the long-term, a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One found. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/aging/dementia-risk-lifestyle-changes-middle-age-walking-sitting-sleep-rcna267107https://www.nbcnews.com/health/aging/dementia-risk-lifestyle-changes-middle-age-walking-sitting-sleep-rcna267107MoMo ProductionsMother exercising at home while distracted by toddler boyA new study shows that regular physical activity and getting the recommended amount of sleep may reduce dementia risk later in life. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:40 GMTWed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:40 GMTKaan OzcanSun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:41 GMTSedentary behavior – long periods of sitting, lying down or reclining – is linked to major risk factors for dementia. Active sitting may be able to help reduce dementia risk.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/aging/mentally-active-sitting-lower-dementia-risk-sedentary-brain-exercise-rcna265471https://www.nbcnews.com/health/aging/mentally-active-sitting-lower-dementia-risk-sedentary-brain-exercise-rcna265471Anastasiia KrivenokYoung Woman Holding Needles and Knitting Handmade Piece From Red Yarn while Sitting near Window.Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:30:41 GMTWed, 08 Apr 2026 13:39:35 GMTAria Bendix Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:20:40 GMTSeveral lawsuit filed in recent years challenge state restrictions on the practice of midwifery. They argue that midwives are especially necessary in maternity care deserts.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/midwives-sue-challenge-state-restrictions-rcna264951https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/midwives-sue-challenge-state-restrictions-rcna264951Justine GoodeStarbuck PhotographySarah Stokely.Mint & Cocoa PhotographyJamarah Amani caring for a newbornJason WalkerTamara Taitt.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:20:40 GMTThu, 02 Apr 2026 20:50:52 GMTErika EdwardsThu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:41 GMTHib, a deadly bacterial infection that causes meningitis, is making a comeback, doctors warn. They say the rise in cases is changing the way they practice medicine.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/bacterial-disease-hib-doctors-warn-rising-vaccination-rates-drop-rcna265851https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/bacterial-disease-hib-doctors-warn-rising-vaccination-rates-drop-rcna265851Joe AmonA detail of a syringe containing an Hib vaccine.According to the CDC, the percentage of babies who got all of their Hib shots fell from 2019 to 2021, from 78.8% to 77.6%. Courtesy of Ashlee DahlbergA diptych image showing a mother and son, and the same boy on life support in a second photo.According to the CDC, the percentage of babies who got all of their Hib shots fell from 2019 to 2021, from 78.8% to 77.6%. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:41 GMTThu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:41 GMTElizabeth ChuckWed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:40 GMTAfter a string of denials for rare disease treatments, the FDA greenlit a drug for Hunter syndrome, a progressive illness affecting about 500 Americans.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rare-disease-hunter-syndrome-fda-approval-children-rcna265813https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rare-disease-hunter-syndrome-fda-approval-children-rcna265813Allison M. Donnelly for NBC NewsKim Stephens and her son Cole on the front porch of their home with their dog, Rosie. Carrboro, NC. March 29, 2026.Kim Stephens, her son Cole Stephens Mausolf and their dog, Rosie. Cole, 15, has a form of Hunter syndrome that has a life expectancy of about 10 to 20 years. Allison M. Donnelly for NBC NewsCole loves doing puzzles, which his mother, seen holding Cole's hand at left, treasures watching him still have the ability to do. Kim Stephens, her son Cole Stephens Mausolf and their dog, Rosie. Cole, 15, has a form of Hunter syndrome that has a life expectancy of about 10 to 20 years. Allison M. Donnelly for NBC NewsDr. Joseph Muenzer is standing in the waiting room of the Muenzer MPS Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Photos of MPS patients are on the walls. March 29, 2026.Kim Stephens, her son Cole Stephens Mausolf and their dog, Rosie. Cole, 15, has a form of Hunter syndrome that has a life expectancy of about 10 to 20 years. Courtesy Kylie JaskulskiImage: Six-year-old Roran Jaskulski, who was diagnosed with Hunters Syndrome at age two.Kim Stephens, her son Cole Stephens Mausolf and their dog, Rosie. Cole, 15, has a form of Hunter syndrome that has a life expectancy of about 10 to 20 years. Courtesy Christina ColdwellImage: Kashton EstesKim Stephens, her son Cole Stephens Mausolf and their dog, Rosie. Cole, 15, has a form of Hunter syndrome that has a life expectancy of about 10 to 20 years. Allison M. Donnelly for NBC NewsCole Stephens Mausolf prepares for his weekly infusion of Elaprase.Kim Stephens, her son Cole Stephens Mausolf and their dog, Rosie. Cole, 15, has a form of Hunter syndrome that has a life expectancy of about 10 to 20 years. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:40 GMTWed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:40 GMTWed, 08 Apr 2026 00:21:26 GMTA new ad campaign by an organization called Truth Initiative is highlighting what it says are the dangers of nicotine products, including the popular oral pouches sold by companies like Zyn. NBC News' Dr. Akshay Syal reports on the latest trends in nicotine use, and how Truth Initiative is working to educate young people in particular on the dangers of certain products. 2056-04-08T00:20:57.000+0000now_hallie_nicotine_pouches_260407https://www.nbcnews.com/video/popular-nicotine-pouches-featured-in-ad-campaign-against-addictive-products-260861509998Popular nicotine pouches featured in ad campaign against addictive productsA new ad campaign by an organization called Truth Initiative is highlighting what it says are the dangers of nicotine products, including the popular oral pouches sold by companies like Zyn. NBC News' Dr. Akshay Syal reports on the latest trends in nicotine use, and how Truth Initiative is working to educate young people in particular on the dangers of certain products. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:20:51 GMTWed, 08 Apr 2026 00:21:26 GMTTue, 07 Apr 2026 14:04:18 GMTLab results from routine bloodwork can sometimes be confusing so Dr. Cedrek McFadden, board-certified colorectal and general surgeon, joins TODAY with the numbers you should be paying attention to, how to understand ranges, and more.2056-04-07T14:02:27.000+0000tdy_health_9a_lab_results_260407https://www.today.com/video/how-to-understand-the-lab-results-of-routine-bloodwork-260820549732How to Understand the Lab Results of Routine BloodworkLab results from routine bloodwork can sometimes be confusing so Dr. Cedrek McFadden, board-certified colorectal and general surgeon, joins TODAY with the numbers you should be paying attention to, how to understand ranges, and more.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:02:23 GMTTue, 07 Apr 2026 14:04:18 GMTMon, 06 Apr 2026 14:11:25 GMTTODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour breaks down April’s Start TODAY four-week walking challenge designed to help you build routine and trust in your fitness journey this spring by getting outside and stepping up to the challenge.2056-04-06T14:10:33.000+0000tdy_health_9a_april_walking_challenge_260406https://www.today.com/video/kick-off-april-2026-with-start-today-s-walking-challenge-260755525947Kick Off April 2026 With Start TODAY’s Walking ChallengeTODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour breaks down April’s Start TODAY four-week walking challenge designed to help you build routine and trust in your fitness journey this spring by getting outside and stepping up to the challenge.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:10:29 GMTMon, 06 Apr 2026 14:11:25 GMTMon, 06 Apr 2026 13:12:48 GMTDr. Mary Claire Have, board-certified OBGYN, joins TODAY to share her new book “The New Perimenopause: An Evidence-Based Guide to Surviving the Zone of Chaos and Feeling Like Yourself Again” and share tips to help women identify and manage symptoms in the transitional phase of their life.2056-04-06T13:11:51.000+0000tdy_health_8a_perimenopause_transition_260406https://www.today.com/video/tips-to-better-understand-the-perimenopause-transition-260755013949How to Cope (and Thrive) During Menopause and PerimenopauseDr. Mary Claire Have, board-certified OBGYN, joins TODAY to share her new book “The New Perimenopause: An Evidence-Based Guide to Surviving the Zone of Chaos and Feeling Like Yourself Again” and share tips to help women identify and manage symptoms in the transitional phase of their life.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:11:46 GMTMon, 06 Apr 2026 13:12:48 GMTZoe MalinThu, 02 Jan 2025 15:39:38 GMTI tested the Forme Power Bra for five months to see if it could improve my posture and back support. Here’s what actually happened.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/forme-power-bra-review-rcna185946https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/forme-power-bra-review-rcna185946Courtesy of Zoe MalinForme’s Power Bra helps pull my shoulders back, lift my chest up and align my spine when I have it on, but I go back to hunching and slouching when I take it off.Forme’s Power Bra helps pull my shoulders back, lift my chest up and align my spine when I have it on, but I go back to hunching and slouching when I take it off.Courtesy of Zoe MalinForme’s Power Bra helps pull my shoulders back, lift my chest up and align my spine when I have it on, but I go back to hunching and slouching when I take it off.Forme’s Power Bra helps pull my shoulders back, lift my chest up and align my spine when I have it on, but I go back to hunching and slouching when I take it off.Courtesy of Zoe MalinWoman wearing a black Forme Power Bra and standing in front of a white wall.Forme’s Power Bra helps pull my shoulders back, lift my chest up and align my spine when I have it on, but I go back to hunching and slouching when I take it off.Courtesy of Zoe MalinA back view of a woman wearing a black Forme Power Bra and standing in front of a white wall.Forme’s Power Bra helps pull my shoulders back, lift my chest up and align my spine when I have it on, but I go back to hunching and slouching when I take it off.Courtesy of Zoe MalinA person’s hand putting a black Forme Power Bra in the washing machine.Forme’s Power Bra helps pull my shoulders back, lift my chest up and align my spine when I have it on, but I go back to hunching and slouching when I take it off.Courtesy of Zoe MalinA woman wearing a black Forme Power Bra, black leggings and grey pilates socks while stretching on a purple yoga mat in a gym.Forme’s Power Bra helps pull my shoulders back, lift my chest up and align my spine when I have it on, but I go back to hunching and slouching when I take it off.Courtesy of Zoe MalinA profile view of a woman wearing a black shirt with the Forme Power Bra (left) and the Brooks Scoopback Sports Bra (right).Forme’s Power Bra helps pull my shoulders back, lift my chest up and align my spine when I have it on, but I go back to hunching and slouching when I take it off.Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:39:38 GMTTue, 07 Apr 2026 14:17:02 GMTZoe MalinThu, 26 Sep 2024 14:22:22 GMTWe tested the best Hoka walking shoes for three months, like the Bondi 9 and Clifton 10, to see which deliver real comfort and support podiatrists love.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-hoka-walking-shoes-review-rcna172789https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-hoka-walking-shoes-review-rcna172789Courtesy Zoe MalinThe NBC Select staff tested Hoka walking shoes by exercising, running errands and leisurely strolling in them outdoors and indoors.The NBC Select staff tested Hoka walking shoes by exercising, running errands and leisurely strolling in them outdoors and indoors.Courtesy Zoe MalinThe NBC Select staff tested Hoka walking shoes by exercising, running errands and leisurely strolling in them outdoors and indoors.The NBC Select staff tested Hoka walking shoes by exercising, running errands and leisurely strolling in them outdoors and indoors.Courtesy of Zoe MalinA woman wearing a white pair of Hoka Clifton 10 sneakers.The NBC Select staff tested Hoka walking shoes by exercising, running errands and leisurely strolling in them outdoors and indoors.Courtesy Jordan BowmanA blue pair of Hoka Bondi 8 sneakers atop a wood floor.The NBC Select staff tested Hoka walking shoes by exercising, running errands and leisurely strolling in them outdoors and indoors.Courtesy Zoe MalinA woman wearing a lavender pair of Hoka Arahi 8 sneakers.The NBC Select staff tested Hoka walking shoes by exercising, running errands and leisurely strolling in them outdoors and indoors.Courtesy Zoe MalinA person wearing yellow Hoka Gaviota 6 sneakers outside.The NBC Select staff tested Hoka walking shoes by exercising, running errands and leisurely strolling in them outdoors and indoors.Courtesy Zoe MalinA person wearing white Hoka Transport 2 sneakers outside.The NBC Select staff tested Hoka walking shoes by exercising, running errands and leisurely strolling in them outdoors and indoors.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:22:22 GMTThu, 26 Mar 2026 13:39:04 GMTZoe MalinWed, 18 Mar 2026 14:51:46 GMTShop running shoes for high, flat and neutral arches from Brooks, Asics, On and more.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-running-shoes-with-arch-support-rcna263980https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-running-shoes-with-arch-support-rcna263980Amazon; ZapposBrands like Hoka, Brooks, Saucony and New Balance make running shoes that properly support high, flat and neutral arches — which pair is right for you?Brands like Hoka, Brooks, Saucony and New Balance make running shoes that properly support high, flat and neutral arches — which pair is right for you?Amazon; ZapposBrands like Hoka, Brooks, Saucony and New Balance make running shoes that properly support high, flat and neutral arches — which pair is right for you?Brands like Hoka, Brooks, Saucony and New Balance make running shoes that properly support high, flat and neutral arches — which pair is right for you?Courtesy Zoe MalinA woman wearing On Cloudmonster sneakers on a wood floor in front of a white wall.Brands like Hoka, Brooks, Saucony and New Balance make running shoes that properly support high, flat and neutral arches — which pair is right for you?Olivia Ott / NBC NewsA graphic showing the results of a wet footprint test for neutral, high and flat arches.Brands like Hoka, Brooks, Saucony and New Balance make running shoes that properly support high, flat and neutral arches — which pair is right for you?Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:51:46 GMTWed, 18 Mar 2026 14:51:46 GMTMorgan GreenwaldAshley MorrisFri, 09 Jan 2026 20:02:15 GMTShop the best ankle weights and wrist weights to use in your workout routine from Bala, Gaiam, and more.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-ankle-wrist-weights-rcna253215https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-ankle-wrist-weights-rcna253215Courtesy Zoe MalinMalin placing the Bala Bangles on her ankle on a brick stoop; Malin wrapping the Bala Bangle around her wrist in front of a brick wall with greenery.From Bala Bangles to P.Volve, here are some expert-recommended and top-rated ankle weights. Courtesy Zoe MalinFrom Bala Bangles to P.Volve, here are some expert-recommended and top-rated ankle weights. From Bala Bangles to P.Volve, here are some expert-recommended and top-rated ankle weights. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:02:15 GMTTue, 17 Mar 2026 13:57:11 GMTAlicia Victoria LozanoMon, 06 Apr 2026 21:36:18 GMTThe family of a University of Connecticut dental student who died in an intensive care unit overseen remotely by a “teledoctor” in his final hours has accused the hospital of negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit filed last month2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dental-student-died-teledoctor-icu-family-sues-connecticut-hospital-rcna266947https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dental-student-died-teledoctor-icu-family-sues-connecticut-hospital-rcna266947Faxon Law Group via Hylton familyConor Hylton.Conor Hylton.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:36:18 GMTMon, 06 Apr 2026 21:36:18 GMTDavid CoxMon, 06 Apr 2026 11:03:55 GMTChristos Soteriou was 29 when he needed a quadruple bypass surgery.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/lower-cholesterol-patients-got-one-time-tweak-genes-rcna263736https://www.nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/lower-cholesterol-patients-got-one-time-tweak-genes-rcna263736Leila RegisterCourtesy Jade SoteriouChristos Soteriou with his son Jade. Soteriou has familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes extremely high cholesterol levels. Courtesy Marco CarabottMarco Carabott had a heart attack and needed quadruple bypass surgery. He later joined the clinical trial. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:03:55 GMTMon, 06 Apr 2026 11:03:55 GMTLindsey LeakeSun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTIt’s important to understand what over-the-counter biological age test kits can — and can’t — do before buying them.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/aging/what-is-biological-age-test-expert-advice-dna-cost-benefit-risk-rcna264312https://www.nbcnews.com/health/aging/what-is-biological-age-test-expert-advice-dna-cost-benefit-risk-rcna264312Chelsea StahlA grid of faces, young and old, with large numbers: 25, 40 and 55.Your chronological age may not match your biological age.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTSun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTKaan OzcanSat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:40 GMTThe benefits of kinesiology tape, the colorful tape stretched across the limbs of seemingly every athlete these days, may be more in the mind than in the muscles2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/athletic-tape-kinesiology-does-it-work-experts-injury-treatment-rcna266012https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/athletic-tape-kinesiology-does-it-work-experts-injury-treatment-rcna266012Getty Images fileImage: A girl athlete running with her knees in blue kinesiology taping The tape can increase the amount of “sensory feedback” in the body, which can help people feel physically supported, experts say.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:40 GMTSat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:40 GMTKaan OzcanFri, 03 Apr 2026 21:47:16 GMTRaw Farm is recalling its raw milk cheddar cheeses amid an outbreak of a dangerous strain of E. coli, according to the Food and Drug Administration.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/california-dairy-recalls-raw-milk-cheese-linked-illnesses-hospitalizat-rcna266626https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/california-dairy-recalls-raw-milk-cheese-linked-illnesses-hospitalizat-rcna266626U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationA photo illustration showing Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese packaging and shredded cheese packaging next to one another on top of a blue backgroundRaw Farm-brand raw cheddar cheese products are linked to an E. coli outbreak, the FDA said.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:47:16 GMTFri, 03 Apr 2026 21:47:16 GMTKaan OzcanFri, 03 Apr 2026 17:18:03 GMTA pharmaceutical company has issued a voluntary recall of over 3 million of its over-the-counter eye-drop products after the Food and Drug Administration cited a “lack of assurance of sterility.”According to the FDA notice, K.C.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/eye-drops-recalled-safety-fda-walgreens-cvs-rite-aid-rcna266595https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/eye-drops-recalled-safety-fda-walgreens-cvs-rite-aid-rcna266595Getty ImagesMan drops eye drops install lenses, moisturizingMan drops eye drops install lenses, moisturizing. Preservation and solution vision problems. Eye diseases are recognized. Drops before putting on lenses or before removing at end dayFri, 03 Apr 2026 17:18:03 GMTFri, 03 Apr 2026 17:18:03 GMTMelinda YaoJoe MurphyTue, 01 Apr 2025 20:23:45 GMTNBC News is tracking confirmed measles case counts and state infection tallies. This data will be updated weekly on Fridays.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/track-measles-outbreak-cases-us-map-rcna198932https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/track-measles-outbreak-cases-us-map-rcna198932Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:23:45 GMTFri, 03 Apr 2026 15:02:26 GMTElizabeth ChuckFri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:41 GMTA Florida fertility center is closing several months after a patient alleged the clinic implanted another couple’s embryo in her — a discovery she made after giving birth2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ivf-clinic-accused-embryo-mix-closes-legal-financial-problems-rcna266066https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ivf-clinic-accused-embryo-mix-closes-legal-financial-problems-rcna266066Svitlana HulkoCloseup of intracytoplasmic sperm injection being performed in Petri dishTiffany Score, Steven Mills and their baby girl, Shea.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:41 GMTFri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:41 GMTAria Bendix Erika EdwardsThu, 02 Apr 2026 21:34:36 GMTThe EPA is adding microplastics and antidepressants to a list of drinking water contaminants for possible future regulation.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/epa-microplastics-antidepressants-water-list-rfk-jr-zeldin-rcna266439https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/epa-microplastics-antidepressants-water-list-rfk-jr-zeldin-rcna266439Heather DiehlRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at The Heritage Foundation on Feb. 9 in Washington, D.C.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:34:36 GMTThu, 02 Apr 2026 21:34:36 GMTBerkeley Lovelace Jr. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:42 GMTA new daily pill, called Foundayo, is the second oral GLP-1 to reach the market in recent months, following the FDA approval of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/foundayo-weight-loss-pill-fda-approves-eli-lilly-glp-1-cost-rcna265907https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/foundayo-weight-loss-pill-fda-approves-eli-lilly-glp-1-cost-rcna265907AJ MastLilly Gains As Therapy Slows Alzheimer's Disease In StudyEli Lilly headquarters in Indianapolis on May 3, 2023.Courtesy Maggie LintonMaggie Linton.Maggie Linton.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:42 GMTWed, 01 Apr 2026 21:56:36 GMTBerkeley Lovelace Jr. Sahil KapurAria Bendix Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:07:25 GMTThe White House is calling on the Senate to confirm Dr. Casey Means as U.S. surgeon general "without further delay," even as President Donald Trump signaled uncertainty about her path forward.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/white-house-pushes-senate-move-quickly-casey-means-nomination-rcna266004https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/white-house-pushes-senate-move-quickly-casey-means-nomination-rcna266004Tom WilliamsCasey Means Senate HELPDr. Casey Means, President Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, testifies at her Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing in Washington on Feb. 25.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:07:25 GMTWed, 01 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMTLauren Sausser | KFF Health NewsJason KaneErin McLaughlinTue, 31 Mar 2026 22:00:40 GMTSix months after Eric Tennant died following a protracted battle with his health insurer over doctor-recommended cancer care, West Virginia’s Republican governor signed a bill intended to curb the harms of insurance denials2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/mans-death-insurance-denials-west-virginia-tackles-prior-authorization-rcna265540https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/mans-death-insurance-denials-west-virginia-tackles-prior-authorization-rcna265540NBC NewsEric Tennant seated on a couchEric Tennant, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, was diagnosed with cancer in 2023. Earlier this year, his health insurer issued four denials for a treatment his doctor recommended to destroy a tumor in his liver.Rebecca TennantEric Tennant lays in a hospital bed as Becky, left, and Amiya, right lean in for a selfieEric Tennant with his wife, Becky, and daughter, Amiya.NBC NewsAn envelope from Public Employees Insurances Agency, with a letter inside labeled "Independent Medical Review"Eric Tennant, a state employee, was insured by West Virginia’s Public Employees Insurance Agency.NBC NewsBecky Tennant, left, and Laura Kimble speak outside on the front porch of a houseBecky Tennant, left, and West Virginia Del. Laura Kimble discuss Eric Tennant’s insurance denial.NBC NewsRebecca Tennant, left, and Eric Tennant sit at their kitchen tableBecky and Eric Tennant fought for months to get Eric’s treatment approved by his insurer. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:00:40 GMTWed, 01 Apr 2026 00:30:56 GMT