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If you choose salads because they're healthy, check those calories. The virtual health coach Noom Coach reports that toppings like fried chicken and fatty dressings can push calorie counts of some popular salads past those of signature burgers.

The study found that teenagers at the upper end of the "normal" BMI range later experienced higher death rates from lesser-known cardiovascular diseases.

Each year, the CDC prepares a report on health statistics that is submitted to the president and Congress by the secretary of HHS. This year’s edition, the 40th annual Health, United States report, focuses on the long-term health trends witnessed over the past decades.

New research finds that hypofractionated radiation therapy is as effective as conventional radiation for treating prostate cancer while offering more convenience for patients.

A higher intake of fish may be associated with reduced disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

A new study indicates that adults with mental health disorders receive more than 51% of all opioids prescribed in the United States each year, further illustrating the complex relationship between mental health and substance abuse.

The study, published in Lancet Oncology, has found that nivolumab reduced the rate of clinically meaningful deterioration compared with investigator’s choice among platinum-refractory patients being treated for recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer.

Several studies looked at older diabetes drugs for possible effects on breast cancer prevention, as well as the effects of diet and alcohol use on breast cancer risk.

On Monday, June 26, 2017, the Biden Foundation announced the launch of the Biden Cancer Initiative, their new venture to continue the fight to make progress in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and care.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) faces the challenge of bridging the gap between conservatives who want a full Obamacare repeal and Republican members facing protests at home over losing Medicaid expansion.

As part of its new Drug Competition Action Plan, the FDA has announced it will seek to spur innovation by allowing for accelerated approvals of generic drugs without competitors. It also published a list of drugs without approved generics that could be eligible for this expedited review process.

A newly published analysis, supported by an editorial, finds that the growing prevalence of cosmetic-related adverse events may warrant stronger regulation of these products used to alter appearance.

While treatments prescribed for people with chronic pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma—COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) are similar, there is a need for a clearer therapeutic approach for patients with ACOS, according to a new study.

Data from multiple studies have demonstrated the efficacy of Venclexta/Venclyxto in treating relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to Roche.

A new study finds an association between Medicaid disenrollment in Tennessee and higher rates of late-stage breast cancer diagnoses and delays to treatment.

At the 8th Annual Oncology Market Access & Pricing USA 2017 meeting hosted by eyeforpharma, the discussion included raw material short supplies, pragmatic trials, risk-sharing, and understanding these challenges to meet stakeholder goals.

The agreement will record data for patient experience, clinical improvement, and cost of care for patients switching from multiple daily injections to insulin pump therapy.

Legislation would give New Jersey's top insurance regulator new powers over Horizon's surplus, which the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association said would cause it to terminate Horizon's license. The bill also restores "insurer of last resort" status, which was abandoned in 1992.

Researchers at Indiana University have confirmed the clinical utility of 2 laboratory tests that can distinguish benign pancreatic cancer lesions that mimic early signs of cancer and spare patients of unnecessary pancreatic cancer screenings or surgeries.

The US Multi-Society Task Force recently released new recommendations for colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings. Since there has been an increase in CRC among younger Americans, while incidences in those over age 50 is decreasing, the recommendations consider the importance of systematic screening tests even for people without any CRC symptoms.

The FDA has approved Genentech’s Rituxan Hycela for subcutaneous injection for the treatment of certain blood cancers. Rituxan Hycela has similar outcomes as Rituxan, but can be delivered in 5 to 7 minutes compared with 1.5 hours for Rituxan.

Statins may cause symptoms of onset Parkinson’s disease to advance more quickly in those who are susceptible to the disease, according to a new study published in Movement Disorders.

A different way to measure population aging takes into account changing life expectancy, with implications for healthcare.

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated its recommendation on screening for obesity in children and adolescents to suggest regular screenings in those aged 6 and older, who can then be referred to weight management interventions.

A phase 3 clinical trial of patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis and primary progressive multiple sclerosis found that Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) significantly reduced disease progression, according to results released by Genentech.