A new Health Affairs study of U.S. health spending finds that spending on mental disorders was...
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Trump now supports Social Security and Medicare cuts
If you watched a Republican debate or attended a Donald Trump rally, you would not think that Trump...
John Oliver: When should you believe the science?
When should you believe the science? John Oliver makes a compelling case on Last Week Tonight that...
Seven questions for women to ask about meds
Each year, an estimated 4 million Americans rush to the doctor or the ER in response to an adverse...
What care do you want if you become seriously ill? Talk to your...
One fourth or so of Medicare annual spending–about $33,500 a person–goes to the cost of...
Pay attention when someone you love leaves the hospital
It’s not something most of us would instinctively believe, but hospitals can be dangerous...
What is a silent heart attack?
Silent heart attacks occur more often than you might imagine, representing more than 45 percent of...
Are your drugs delivering good value?
Two out of three adults, 131 million people in the United States, take prescription drugs. Almost...
Will skipping breakfast help you lose weight?
Many of us have a favorite diet. Some of us eat more plants and try to follow the Mediterranean...
Older adults should be checked for peripheral artery disease
Millions of Americans have peripheral artery disease; but, older adults and blacks are more at risk...