In the wake of a judge’s ruling that Medicaid work requirements in two states are not legal, questions remain. The most…
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Obamacare, while highly controversial, has been a tough law to kill. The efforts of a federal district judge in Texas had…
Colorectal cancer rates among older adults have been declining, but diagnoses in adults younger than 50 have increased.…
Electronic medical records were supposed to improve health care. Are they doing that? Two doctors describe the problems.
Children with cancer not only endure chemotherapy or radiation treatment but they may also face infertility in adulthood.…
As marijuana and its derivatives are sold legally in more states, pets are getting into pot, accidentally. And some owners…
A strong link exists among sexual violence, substance use disorder and HIV in women. Why are the women who are most at risk…
Eleven percent of Americans spend more than half of their paycheck on housing. These households rate their health as lower…
Fear, a psychiatrist writes, has roots deep within the human psyche, and demagogues have long exploited the emotion. In…
Pancreatic cancer has historically had among the lowest survival rates of any type of cancer. A recent study that looked…
Marijuana is known for delivering a good high. But the plant's uses go well beyond the recreational. Marijuana contains…
Prostate cancer outcomes have differed between black men and other ethnic groups for decades. Could improving the way doctors…
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe is now offering a new 'polygenic risk score' that reveals your…
Anti-vaccination sentiment is leading to disastrous consequences, not only in the U.S. but European countries, particularly…
Military veterans have concerns about climate change at about the same level as nonveterans, a recent study suggests. What…
One of the most dreaded times of the year occurs this weekend, when Americans spring forward - and lose an hour of sleep…
Bacteria are becoming resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics. These expensive, hard-to-treat infections are prompting…
As coal companies look for ways to cut costs, many are reneging on their promises for health care for retired miners. Unless…