Search results for

“The West African Ebola outbreak continues, as the World Health Organization reports nearly 1,000 deaths as of the fourth of August. More are anticipated…

Nationwide, supplies of personal protective equipment, including masks, N95 respirators and gowns, are in short supply. Hospitals are soliciting donations…

Sandra Martell is in a tough spot. As public health administrator in northern Illinois’ Winnebago County, Martell was threatened with lawsuits from…

The Pap smear has dramatically decreased rates of cervical cancer, but testing too often has a downside, too. Many women say they aren't yet ready to follow new guidelines and skip the annual tests.

What’s a fair price to pay for prescription drugs? Medicare will soon face this and other tough questions when it begins historic price negotiations with drugmakers.

Patrick Mizelle and Edwin Fisher, who have been together for 37 years, were planning to grow old in their home state of Georgia.But visits to senior…

Small rural Midwest community hospitals, squeezed by financial and regulatory pressures, are scaling back on services, merging with larger hospital…

Three federal judges heard arguments Friday over whether a Texas law that would, in effect, shutter 11 health clinics that perform abortions puts an undue burden on women.

Some analysts who have looked at health insurers’ proposed premiums for next year predict major increases for policies sold on state and federal health…

Eight rural communities across Kansas will share $120,000 in grants over the next year to find ways to improve access to fresh produce.Fresh vegetables…