Last Chance To Sign Up For Obamacare, For 2017 And Maybe Forever
People continue to enroll in Affordable Care Act coverage, even as huge questions loom about where millions of people will find health care in a year.
Health & Safety
For Rhode Island, Interstate Health Insurance Sales Didn't Pan Out
President Trump and Republican lawmakers say that letting insurers sell health plans across state lines would save money. But when Rhode Island tried it, the results weren't encouraging.
Senate Democrats Block Committee Votes On 2 Trump Nominees
Democrats boycotted a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday morning, preventing the panel from voting on nominees to lead the departments of the Treasury and Health and Human Services.
VA Hospitals Still Struggling With Adding Staff Despite Billions From Choice Act
Money from the Veterans Choice Act, which was meant to improve medical staffing levels at VA health centers, has had little impact on hiring numbers and how quickly vets get access to medical care.
Gang Rape Of Two Teens Leads To An Unusual Step — A Trial
In the Puntland region of Somalia, clan elders usually rule on a rape case. But a community court heard this one — and issued its verdict on Sunday.
Lung Cancer Screening Program Finds A Lot That's Not Cancer
Scanning people at risk for lung cancer finds many nodules that aren't cancerous but prompt more procedures, a study at the VA finds. A small number of people did get their cancer diagnosed early on.
A Pinworm Medication Is Being Tested As A Potential Anti-Cancer Drug
Drugs that have been on the market for decades are being investigated for new uses. One is a medication used around the world to treat pinworm infections.
Doctor Considers The Pitfalls Of Extending Life And Prolonging Death
In Modern Death, Dr. Haider Warraich says a slow dying process, during which patients move in and out of hospitals or nursing homes, is a "very recent development in our history as a species."
Legal Dispute Continues Over Medicare Coverage Of Physical Therapy
Under a settlement in 2013, Medicare was supposed to make clear to physical therapists that their services are covered even if beneficiaries aren't improving. But that hasn't been widely accepted.
NC A&T Close To Developing Allergy-Free Peanuts
Science has brought us one step closer to allergy-free peanuts, thanks to work being done at North Carolina A&T University.