The time of day of your surgery could have long-term impacts on your health.
The danger of natural disasters lies not only in the tremendous loss of life and property, but also in the psychological toll they take on survivors.
An experimental vaccine meant to combat peanut allergy came up short in a large clinical trial, but the company still hopes it can win FDA approval.
As the first gene therapies approach the market, drug makers, insurers, and patients are debating complex questions about cost, value, and payment plans.
WASHINGTON — If House Speaker Paul Ryan comes down with the flu this winter, he and his security detail won’t be screeching off toward the closest CVS for his Tamiflu. Instead, he can just walk downstairs and pick up the…
A hepatitis A outbreak that has stricken 481 people in San Diego could get worse because of the challenges of dealing with the homeless population.
More than six dozen sentinel chickens, living in coops dotted around Los Angeles, make up one of the first lines of defense in this sprawling county’s fight against West Nile virus.
Drowning is the most common fatal injury among children with autism, so community centers and schools are offering tailored swim lessons.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is signaling it will pursue significant changes to Medicare that could put beneficiaries on the hook for higher costs. In an informal proposal on Wednesday, federal health officials hinted at several new pilot programs it…
A critical care physician says "nudges" can help those with serious illnesses make sound decisions at a time of great emotional and physical complexity.
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