A rising demand for medical imaging test...

We expect that FDA-approved drugs have been shown to be safe and effective. But, that isn’t always the case. 

Should a state have the authority to override a woman’s wishes regarding her body—not for her benefit, but for someone else’s? 

It’s often hard to let go of traditions, but it's time to rethink the role of anatomy dissections. 

Medical tests can save lives. So how do doctors decide who gets tested, and when? 

Some diagnostic tests give distorted results for Black patients. How are doctors trying to change that? 

A small number of patients with multiple, chronic conditions use a lot of resources. Dr. Jeffrey Brenner found a way to identify and treat them. Could it reduce health care spending too? 

Where does a medical cure come from? 100 years ago, it wasn't uncommon for scientists to test medicines by taking a dose themselves. As medical technologies get cheaper and more accessible, patients and DIY tinkerers are trying something similar—and mainstream medicine is racing ... Show More

Parkinson’s patients derived more benefits from a salt solution they were told was an expensive drug than from the same solution when it was described as being cheap medication. Karen Hopkin reports 

We often select doctors based on their reputations or on misconceptions about what really matters. But research shows that doctors’ experience and where they trained can significantly impact patient care.  

Saskatchewan has lost so many of its family care doctors in the last year that 200,000 "orphaned" patients are relying on walk-in clinics to get medical attention. Legends Medical Clinic in Warman is in the middle of the crisis, trying to meet the needs of all who seek their walk ... Show More

Every year in the U.S., tens of thousands of hospital patients die of preventable causes. For many of these patients, warning signs are subtle and easy for doctors to miss. Suchi Saria is the founder and CEO of Bayesian Health, and a professor at Johns Hopkins where she runs a la ... Show More