Younger stroke survivors are having less trouble paying for medications that can stave off a second stroke, thanks to expanded Medicaid and other ACA provisions.

Making patients’ medication costs more affordable helps ensure compliance, a new study shows. And the investment can avoid costlier care in the future.

A study of nine hospitals finds response plans to in-house cardiac arrests vary widely between facilities. See what sets top centers apart.

Newborn screening is the first step toward diagnosis, but the next phase of testing can take many months with high costs involved according to a survey.

New Medicaid work requirements rules in several states mean low-income people will have to work, or prove they’re too unhealthy to work.

Just one-third of older Americans intend to donate their organs, a new study finds. The Study findings highlight a need to encourage older organ Donors.

Many Americans over 50 favor limits on painkiller prescribing, and those who receive prescriptions need more counseling about risks and safe disposal options, a new poll finds.

The national health insurance program leaves many older Americans without adequate resources to properly maintain their sight, a new study finds.

Patients are three times likelier to contract the dangerous infection when a hospital is at midlevel occupancy, a new way of tracking the data finds.

A new study helps set standards for RNA sequencing, improving standard practice and laying the foundation to move the field forward.

Infections are only one problem related to urinary catherization. A new study finds that other problems, including pain and affected sexual function, also can occur.

A new study links a gap in coverage of 30 or more days to a fivefold increase in hospital stays and emergency visits, and higher blood sugar.

Dating violence is a significant concern for many teens. Timely interventions in an emergency room can help spot signs of teen dating abuse.

If you've been diagnosed with cancer, picking a doctor can feel overwhelming. Michigan Medicine shares 9 tips to be informed and proactive when choosing an oncologist.

A national study finds major variations in hearing aid use by race, income and education — but VA insurance coverage levels the playing field.