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More than a quarter of adults under the age of 65 have health problems that could lead to a denial of insurance if they were on the individual market and the health law鈥檚 protections were revoked under the overhaul planned by Republicans, according to research by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Researcher says the reliance on public programs is a lesson for lawmakers who will be considering renewing CHIP next year.
Marijuana use is increasingly popular among older Americans, a new study shows.
States can set their own rules about these benefits for Medicaid enrollees and a study shows wide disparities. But researchers say a repeal of the health law鈥檚 expansion could derail progress.
Expanding health savings accounts is a step favored by President-elect Donald Trump and many GOP lawmakers as they contemplate ways to replace the health law.
Education and better heart health may deserve credit.
Caregivers often pay some housing, medical, transportation and other living expenses for those they help, an AARP survey finds.
A study that showed positive results in terms of contraceptive efficacy but may have been linked to depression has sparked debate about possible bias in contraceptive research. But the issues may not be so simple.
In 2015, the number of babies born in the U.S. before the 37th week of pregnancy increased by about 2,000 over the previous year.
Researchers at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found more bronze and gold offerings off the exchange and better out-of-network options. But there are no subsidies.
Ending pain and suffering has helped several states pass 鈥渞ight-to-die鈥 laws, but dying patients are more concerned about controlling how they die and dying with dignity.
Some spa-like clinics will inject an expensive mix of water and vitamins into your bloodstream, ostensibly to ward off illness and boost energy. But can't drinking fluids offer the same benefit?
Zika virus infection changes both viral and human RNA, affecting the body鈥檚 immune response, say researchers at the University of California, San Diego.
A new study on Oregon鈥檚 famed Medicaid experiment eight years ago shows no decline in emergency room care even after two years of coverage.
New research shows that senior citizens who walk or exercise regularly see tremendous benefits in their health and well-being.
According to the neurobiologist heading a much-publicized effort funded by Facebook鈥檚 Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, putting scientists and engineers under one roof will be key.
Research on patients with testicular cancer and others fighting a brain malignancy finds that people who are privately insured are more likely to be diagnosed earlier and survive longer.
A study by the National Academies finds more support is needed for nearly 18 million people giving care to family members 65 and older.
The annual Census report finds that the number of uninsured falls to 29 million from 33 million.
Based on an analysis of insurance company payments, emergency room visits and lab tests were responsible for much of the overall spending.
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