In Tougher Economy, Fewer Americans Get Colonoscopy
2012-02-24
High co-pays lead many to skip life-saving screen, study findsContinue Reading
Post-Stroke Speech Problems Inflate Cost of Treatment
2012-02-16
Language impairment adds $1,700 in first year, study saysContinue Reading
Illicit Drug Use May Be Driving Rise in Ectopic Pregnancies in Florida
2012-02-16
CDC says cases indicate need for earlier access to prenatal care, drug awarenessContinue Reading
Health Insurance 'Mandate' Deemed Best Value for Money
2012-02-16
More people covered, federal dollars saved with U.S. health insurance requirement, analysis saysContinue Reading
Most Teens Who Self-Harm Are Not Evaluated for Mental Health in ER
2012-02-10
Researchers say suicide risk is highest soon after such an incidentContinue Reading
Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems
2012-02-07
Smokers four times more likely to develop oral conditions, such as mouth cancers, gum disease, study findsContinue Reading
Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse
2012-02-06
Infants, poor children most vulnerable, study suggestsContinue Reading
Health Reform Law Gaining Wider Acceptance: Poll
2012-01-30
Still-controversial package’s benefits appeal to more people, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey findsContinue Reading
Even With Insurance, Unemployed Have Worse Health Outcomes
2012-01-24
Report finds that high co-pays, deductibles can still make medical care unaffordableContinue Reading
Study Highlights Features of High-Quality Primary Care
2012-01-20
Interventions promoting access to comprehensive, patient-centered care might cut health disparitiesContinue Reading
U.S. Work-Related Injuries, Illnesses Take Toll on the Till
2012-01-20
Costs related to occupational health reach $250 billion annually, researcher saysContinue Reading
Covering Gym Fees Might Be Money Saver for Medicare
2012-01-11
Medicare Advantage plans that do so lure healthier members, study suggestsContinue Reading
Growth in U.S. Health Spending Stayed Slow in 2010
2012-01-09
3.9 percent rise similar to 2009 figure, study findsContinue Reading
Diabetes Care Thwarted by Unstable Health Insurance: Study
2012-01-06
Disease management requires continuous coverage for preventive screenings, experts sayContinue Reading