Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has announced a plan to prevent, contain and treat infectious diseases as a new viral illness spreads in China more

Consumers who bought a short-term health insurance plan thinking they had found a better deal than “Obamacare” during open enrollment season may be in for a shock when they show... more

Leaks from manufacturing plants focus of debate more

In the last few decades, many high-paying jobs that are mostly done by men—like manufacturing—have contracted or disappeared. At the same time, many jobs in fields dominated by women—like education... more

Many Medicare patients with new episodes of low back pain receive care inconsistent with current guidelines - including high use of opioids and advanced... more

As part of a special issue on chemicals for tomorrow’s Earth, we’ve got two green chemistry stories. First,... more

Family caregivers usually are not asked by health care workers about needing support in managing older adults' care, according to a study... more

The new health care practice of 'hotspotting' -- in which providers identify very high-cost patients and attempt to reduce their medical spending while improving care -- has virtually no impact on patient... more

San Diego podiatrist Dr. John Chisholm recalls the jolt some of his patients felt in 2009 when Medi-Cal, the government-funded... more

Healthcare providers are increasingly murmuring about the amount of time and effort as well as money spent on maintaining an electronic health records (EHR) system in the US.... more

A health care group based in Virginia has agreed to a settlement of almost $2.2 million after hundreds of patients' health information was wrongfully released more

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to provide $20,000 stipends for teachers at a high needs schools and extend health care to older low-income immigrants in the country illegally more

People who regularly care for or assist a family member or friend with a health problem... more

Among men with prostate cancer who received care from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Health System, an equal-access health care system,... more

“Brain flushing” with blood clotting agent has no proven benefit and could do harm, critics say more

Oregon's unique health care delivery system for low-income patients is resulting in fewer infant deaths, according to a recent study... more

Health research faces a crisis that could impact on patient care, says a new report led by 10 prominent figures in the NHS and academia. more

Racial disparities have previously been identified across a range of health care environments, sometimes extending into the highest levels of care. A new study led by... more

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its “to-do” list of the most urgent worldwide health issues that need to be tackled over the... more

A BMA survey of over 1,000 mental health care professionals has laid bare the terrible impact of a shortage of mental health staff in the face... more

Patients with acutely life-threatening health conditions who were treated in the innovative Critical Care Resuscitation Unit received faster treatment and had better health outcomes,... more

A highly publicized approach to lowering health costs failed to pass rigorous study this month, but hospitals, insurers and government health programs don't intend... more

Despite over a third (40%) of workers globally revealing they are worried about their long-term health, 40% admit they haven’t had a... more

US health officials to ban most flavored e-cigarettes but add exemptions that... more

Pope Francis is calling for governments to ensure that everyone has access to suitable health care more

Pope Francis is calling for governments to ensure that everyone has access to suitable health care more

The Russian government has published a plan to adapt the economy and population to climate change, aiming to mitigate damage but also "use the advantages" of warmer temperatures. more

In honor of National CRNA Week (Jan. 19-25, 2020), Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), and Sam Graves (R-MO) today introduced a bipartisan resolution on... more

Starting a new job often includes enrolling in a company's retirement plan. As defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) plans, become more common than pension plans, American workers are increasingly responsible saving... more