Consumer Driven Health Care

Life expectancy is significantly lower in the U.S. than in many other industrialized countries. Why? A report published in JAMA finds 3 leading types of death to blame.

Obesity has risen over the past decade for American teenagers, but a new study suggests that other leading indicators of diseases such as diabetes have actually declined, likely due to improved eating habits.

A study shows a correlation between lack of exercise and a smaller brain.

A report from CMS shows many nursing home resident hospitalizations occurred due to preventable events.

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the powerful trade group that represents drug companies, says it will be amping up its advertising budget to try to dissuade both voters and lawmakers from supporting restrictions.

The Centers for Disease Control recommended that women who travel to areas of the world most affected by the Zika virus get tested upon return to the U.S.