Health Care

Researchers expect that three dozen new drugs will come on the market over the next few years with astronomical prices — some likely topping a million dollars per patient.

Studies suggest that military veterans have a higher risk of developing ALS, though it's unclear why that's the case.

Those with special needs are living longer, but that means they are more susceptible to age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's

New Jersey health officials have confirmed two more cases of measles in a central New Jersey community, with another seven people also suspected of having the virus.

Narcan is heralded as one of the most important weapons to fight the opioid epidemic. But on the ground, the decision whether or not to use Narcan is a bit more complicated.

Catherine Guthrie already knew a lot about breast cancer when she found a lump on her left breast at age 38.

In one study, the pill provided about the same pain relief to patients as IV morphine.

Inside one woman's experience with topical steroids — and why she says the cure was worse than the disease.

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage starts Thursday across most of the country.

A new movement on social media is trying to change the way we think about acne.

A study recently published in Health Affairs found that consolidation in California has caused health care costs to spike for both patients and insurers.

New quality measures are shining a light on troubled nursing homes covered by Medicare and Medicaid.

The teams will assess infection prevention practices and deploy beginning in November, according to Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal.

While many individuals are looking for nurse practitioner positions, there aren’t enough RNs and licensed practical nurses.