Endometriosis is a painful, chronic condition that often goes undiagnosed. This family wants more attention to be paid
Shared pain and a desire to overcome it bring Carissa and Angelina Kent together.
Patient dies by suicide after ‘insurance issue’ delayed medicine for lung disease flare-ups
Even medical workers find the patchwork of state and federal insurance rules and regulations confusing.
The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every year
The plague, a rare bacterial infection known for its deadly impact in 14th-century Europe, still exists today. It's now treatable with antibiotics.
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the US
Pennsylvania has more than 1,000 measles cases this year, making it the largest state outbreak in decades. Since the beginning of last year, large outbreaks have been reported in several…
Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely. It's also a good time for vulnerable people to get vaccinated against another…
Florida’s dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades
Officials declared local emergencies and are spraying to control mosquito populations.
Cost-saving Medicaid meal deliveries threatened by cuts, policy uncertainty
Medically tailored meals could save states money — in addition to improving health.
3 common drugs older adults might be overusing
There's often a lag between medical practices catching up to the latest research.
Insurance coverage lags as cancer science, treatment move forward
Rare afflictions often lack targeted, FDA-approved treatment options.
Is long-term use of GLP-1s safe?
While GLP-1s aren’t new, there’s a lot that remains unknown about them.