Black-white cancer mortality gap starts with incidence rates

Targeting prevention activities could help minimize these differences.

Children whose celiac disease is detected early do better over time

Studies and guidelines increasingly suggest that targeted screening programs and early diagnosis benefit patients.

Space studies also meet health needs on Earth

Research on astronauts may lead to advances in treating bone loss, asthma and cancer.

Self-insured companies going after doctors to recover “overpaid” claims

There is no clear time limit on how far back ERISA-protected companies can go to recoup money. One company is turning that into a business.

Pharma support of medical societies raises conflict-of-interest concerns

New guidelines say no more than 25% of physician organizations' budgets should come from the drug industry. Two groups announce plans to take less industry money.