GOP lawmakers say their bills to replace the Affordable Care Act would do a better job than the ACA of controlling rising…
Almost nine million women gained insurance coverage from the Affordable Care Act. Here's why women could be set back…
The health care bill proposed by Senate Republicans was little better than the House version, which begs an important question:…
Youth who are bullied may be at even higher risk than other youth for gun violence. These bullied youngsters were three…
Cutting back or cutting out social safety net programs, as the Senate and House health care proposals would do, is rare.…
The Senate released its new health care bill on June 22, 2017, and it differs slightly from a bill passed by the House in…
Employment is good for health, but it is even better for white men than for others. And unemployment is worse for white…
What's on your cash? Studies show our money carries everything from pet DNA and old food to E.coli and traces of cocaine.
Genetic testing is revealing important information about disease risks, and consumers can now pay for a test to know their…
A new report from the Environmental Defense Fund raises concerns about lead in our food supply. Here are some things you…
Women with breast cancer often have six weeks of radiation therapy after surgery to remove the cancer. A recent study suggests…
The number of new HIV-positive cases has sharply declined – in most parts of the country. Nonurban areas, particularly…
There's an assumption that the poor eat more unhealthy fast food because it's relatively cheap, leading some governments…
Surveys can help researchers better understand the lives of teens, but skeptics argue that youth are often dishonest and…
Drug deaths are rising faster than ever. How did we get here and what to do about it?
Senate Republicans have been trying to find a way to get enough votes to repeal Obamacare. Here's how their delay could…
There's more to Tourette syndrome than swearing and shouting. Over the last several years, many life-altering treatments…
As Republicans seek to repeal Obamacare, they have added an overhaul of Medicaid to their plans. Here's a look at the…
Terrorism, confusion and fear are leaving many feeling demoralized. While not quite on the level of depression, demoralization…
President Trump wants to slash global health funding at a time when more investment is needed, not less. This spending can…