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The Affordable Care Act is back in court: 5 facts you need to know

The Affordable Care Act is back in court: 5 facts you need to know

The ACA is again being put to the test, after a lower court judge ruled the massive health law unconstitutional. The case might yet ricochet back to the Supreme Court ahead of the 2020 election.
by Julie Rovner

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Teen odds of using marijuana dip with recreational use laws

Teen odds of using marijuana dip with recreational use laws

One reason may be that it's harder and costlier for teens to buy marijuana from licensed dispensaries than from dealers, said lead author Mark Anderson, a health economist at Montana State University.
by Associated Press

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How to pick a doctor (or break up with one)

How to pick a doctor (or break up with one)

A good primary care doctor can be your ally, helping you catch or prevent serious illness and navigate the health care system. Here's how to find a good one.
by Mara Gordon

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Stevie Wonder says he's set to receive a kidney transplant

Stevie Wonder says he's set to receive a kidney transplant

Stevie Wonder surprised concertgoers in London on Saturday night by announcing that he will take a break from performing so that he can receive a kidney transplant this fall.
by Associated Press

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A day's work on Delhi's mountain of trash

A day's work on Delhi's mountain of trash

It's almost as tall as the Taj Mahal. It smolders and festers. And it's a source of income for slum dwellers nearby.
by Lauren Frayer

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Ag department wants to help farm kids with stress

Ag department wants to help farm kids with stress

State officials say the financial and emotional challenges affecting Minnesota farmers has hit farm kids even harder. Later this month, the state Department of Agriculture will offer two free workshops that give an overview of stressors unique to growing up on a farm.
by John Nguyen

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Doctors slow to adopt tech tools that might save patients money on drugs

Doctors slow to adopt tech tools that might save patients money on drugs

A pricing tool embedded in many prescribing and medical records systems lets doctors see how much each patient is likely to pay out of pocket for medicine. But the tools could be better, doctors say.
by Phil Galewitz

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Squalid conditions, separation from parents can produce long-lasting trauma

Squalid conditions, separation from parents can produce long-lasting trauma

Reports of deplorable conditions in immigrant detention centers holding children have prompted protests in Minnesota and elsewhere. But the children may also develop long lasting mental health problems as a result of separation from caring adults.
by Alisa Roth

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Good news about democracy: It's good for your health

Good news about democracy: It's good for your health

A study finds that for countries worldwide, the "democratic experience" -- through free and fair elections -- plays a larger role than the GDP in easing the burden of chronic diseases.
by Jonathan Lambert

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