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A phase 3 trial in patients with advanced melanoma found that nivolumab (Opdivo) outperformed ipilimumab (Yervoy) in terms of recurrence-free survival.

The trials appearing in JAMA found insulin degludec showed even stronger benefits in helping avoid hypoglycemia at night, which is always a concern for those with diabetes.

From 2011 to 2014 the use of high-intensity statins following hospitalization for myocardial infarction (MI) increased progressively, according to a study published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Advanced radiotherapy treatment, combined with chemotherapy, in small cell lung cancer leads to higher survival rates and lower toxicity, according to a new study.

A collaborative research study, based on survey results gathered by the American Cancer Society, has found a correlation between depressive symptoms in cancer caregivers and a decline in their physical health.

The interventions sought to affect both health metrics and behavior, according to the papers appearing in the journal Obesity.

A House Subcommittee has passed an appropriations bill that would direct the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to stop implementing the tax on Americans without health insurance known as the individual mandate.

The FDA has approved expanding the use of the DigniCap Cooling System to prevent chemotherapy-associated alopecia for all patients with solid tumors.

While a connection has been found between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease, a recent study has found no link between another skin disease, atopic dermatitis, and cardiovascular disease.

Sarepta Therapeutics has announced a new collaboration with Genethon for gene therapy research in efforts to develop new Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) treatments.

The deal that reopened state government leaves the state's largest insurer with more oversight than when it began, but Horizon avoided loss of control of its board, and its reserves will not be redirected to a "wellness fund."

New clinical trial research presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology 19th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer suggests that ARMO BioSciences’ immuno-oncology drug, AM0010, is effective in treating patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.

Those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be more likely to suffer from a heart attack or stroke following an acute exacerbation if they have a history or at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

A recent article by contributor Jennifer Major, MS, RD, explored the calorie counts in the popular salads sold at chain restaurants nationwide and how they stack up to fast food like burgers.

Despite rhetoric clearly at odds with how insurance companies operate, Governor Chris Christie is tapping into long-term frustration among some Democratic lawmakers with the growth and shift in mission of the state's largest health insurer.

Whipple’s disease (WD) is a rare disease that predominantly affects middle-aged white men, and its diagnosis is often delayed because it is misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis. A new study in Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases aimed to describe clinical symptoms of WD and appropriate treatment.

A new liquid biopsy test that uses flow cytometry to detect cancer cells has been FDA approved for chronic leukemia, acute leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, and myeloproliferative neoplasms.

When medical care recommendations are followed for handling patients with opioid addiction, the death rate among these patients can decrease by up to one-third, according to new research.

Governor Chris Christie shut state government down shortly after midnight Saturday and has ordered lawmakers into a special session at 11 a.m. He and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto are at odds over a plan to alter governance for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, the state's largest insurer.

Speaker Vincent Prieto would not post a bill overhauling Horizon's governance, saying it should not be rammed through in 4 days with little debate. As a result, 35 Assembly members withheld their votes on the budget. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has demanded that the Horizon bill be part of a budget deal, and state government will shut down at midnight without a new spending plan.

This week, the top managed care news included the Senate announcing it would delay voting on the healthcare bill until after July 4; the FDA outlined a plan to expedite drug approvals; and Joe and Jill Biden launched the Biden Cancer Initiative.

The crossover among device makers, digital health, and big data continues, as consolidation that some have predicted in the diabetes space is apparent.

New data suggest that more Americans report walking for leisure, transportation, or exercise in the past week, although these increases were not uniform across all sociodemographic groups.

With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, many people are planning to spend time outside under the sun. Sunscreen is necessary for this time of year to protect against the sun’s harmful rays; however, it is only effective if it is used properly.

On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would reform medical malpractice by capping noneconomic damages at $250,000. Supporters say the reform would reduce frivolous claims and prevent doctors from practicing costly defensive medicine. Here’s a look at 5 aspects of medical malpractice in the United States.