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The ruling over access to mifepristone, a pharmaceutical used in both medication abortion and miscarriage care, is not expected to come until late spring

Certain chemotherapy drugs can be torturous or deadly for patients deficient in an enzyme that metabolizes them, but a recent survey found that only 3% of U.S. oncologists routinely test for the problem

Citing evidence that the hospital system may have improperly billed poor Oregonians, DOJ is demanding more documents. Providence says it has already provided 100,000 records.

Documents show that U.S. trade officials worked closely with baby formula makers to weaken Thailand’s proposed ban on formula marketing; critics say the ads can be misleading and predatory while discouraging the healthier practice of breastfeeding

New Washington laws seek to expand access to treatment services and recovery support, increase education on opioid risks, and build emergency response capacity. Two bills also require schools to carry naloxone, an overdose reversal medication.

Testosterone may increase risk of heart attack and stroke, physicians say, and the midlife malaise for which it is touted as a solution is more likely caused by chronic medical conditions, poor diet, or a sedentary lifestyle

Primary care physician approaches patients with humility and respect while talking about firearms, gun storage and health

The distress of needle pain can follow children as they grow and interfere with important preventive care, such as vaccinations

Legacy Health’s attempt to close a maternity unit last year has sparked a requirement that hospitals consider the impact to communities before reducing services

Insurers continue to battle pharmaceutical industry efforts to subsidize patient expenses for costly drugs, and allied patient groups are pushing back