Despite government promises to address the problem, out-of-pocket costs for medicines still burden most consumers.

The horrific defect involves the baby being born with its intestines hanging outside the stomach

The options for treating nicotine addiction in children is limited at a time when teen vaping is exploding in popularity.

Company reports customer complaints that wood was found in its gluten-free Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets

Climate change also makes the World Health Organization's list of biggest health concerns

New report concludes we need a major diet change to do what's best for our health and the planet

Fasting diets are growing in popularity, but Dr. David Agus says science doesn't back the trend

Some are outright abandoned by people who quit paying storage fees while some couples are struggling with tough decisions

"Something is rotten in our slaughterhouses and our fields"

Jearlean Taylor has learned to embrace her ostomy bags — and now wants to inspire others to do the same

No human cases have been identified, but health officials warn the disease can be passed to people from infected animals

New research reveals most oncologists lack awareness about key health issues facing gay, bisexual or transgender patients

Microneedle patch would be placed on the skin for a few seconds each month and would slowly release contraceptive drugs over time

A former top prosecutor in Phoenix will investigate what happened at the long-term care center where a vegetative patient gave birth

The baby's infectious laughter has melted hearts across the country

Experts weigh in on what parents can do to help prevent colds in children – and what doesn't work

New research finds not getting enough good sleep could affect your risk of heart disease

A new report from the National Safety Council sheds light on the most common causes of accidental death in the U.S.

The parents of an Oklahoma girl, 3, who died from cancer with a 17-pound tumor are accused of failing to provide medical care

The Trump administration begins rollbacks on Obama-era initiatives for healthier school lunches, giving the dairy industry a bigger presence in U.S. cafeterias

Issues preliminary injunction against rules that would let more employers opt out of providing women with free birth control

Rick Romley, former Maricopa County attorney, will be in charge of "exhaustive" internal review of Hacienda HealthCare's operations and procedures

"I think it will change, but I don't think it's going to happen overnight ... I think there is still a ton of education that needs to happen," said Michael Zaytsev, founder and CEO of High N.Y.

Kindbody's founding physician talks to young women at monthly "egg freezing 101" events

Plan to provide the poor and uninsured with medical care may amount to a bold policy shift -- or a political ploy

The opioid epidemic​ has claimed so many lives in a suburban Chicago county, the coroner says his office is running out of money

The CDC warns taking a bite of homemade cookie dough or cake mixes before they're cooked could put your health at risk

Avoid stubborn weight gain this holiday season with these science-tested tips