As the government shutdown wore on in October, calls began surging, signaling that Americans are very concerned about paying…
As the generics market for a particular drug gets crowded, competition on price might be driving quality issues that could…
Treating people with dementia as full, thriving human beings requires awareness of stigma and simple communication strategies.
The current US health care system burdens doctors with heavy patient loads, more administrative work and additional off-hour…
The America First Global Health Strategy aims to secure US interests but may instead undermine it by design.
When states prohibit parents from opting their kids out of vaccines for religious, philosophical or other nonmedical reasons,…
Many people do not know about the serious harms that untreated pain in pregnancy can cause.
Uncontrolled inflammation is usually thought to be the culprit behind asthma. But in asthma patients who have survived intimate…
If you see a health claim that seems too good – or too bad – to be true, take a moment to step back and assess the evidence.
This recall affects America’s most prescribed drug. It’s the latest in a series of concerning manufacturing issues that…
A greater understanding and acceptance of autism creates opportunities for people with autism to thrive.
Florida relies on marketplace plans far more heavily than any other state. If subsidies are eliminated, health insurance…
Preventable injuries and deaths kill more Americans in the first half of life than any other cause, including cancer. Yet…
Molds and bacteria can produce dangerous toxins − and they don’t taste very good, either.
It’s difficult to manage the stressors of work if you’re struggling with your mental health. Here are some recommendations…
Young adults can take basic but powerful steps to address risk factors that set the stage for heart disease.
The researchers found that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines could potentially help patients whose tumors don’t respond well…
Folklore suggests that a full moon has a strong effect on sleep. But the reality is more complex, and lifestyle habits like…
Most of the products the study tested contained much less lead than the FDA deems unsafe, but some did have a concerning…
Foreign-born doctors account for 1 in 5 physicians in the US – and they often practice in regions where the physician…