Going against a recommendation by one of its committees to label it only a "major public health problem," the American Medical Association has recognized obesity as a disease.
(Daily Report) Jun 19
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) Jun 19
Take a look at KHN's lighter side, featuring today's cartoon and health policy haiku.
(Daily Report) Jun 19
Health apps are turning smartphones and tablets into exercise aides, blood pressure monitors and devices that transmit an EKG. But the explosion of apps is way ahead of tests to determine which ones work.
(Daily Report) Jun 19
Health apps are turning smartphones and tablets into exercise aides, blood pressure monitors and devices that transmit an EKG. But the explosion of apps is way ahead of tests to determine which ones work.
(Story) Jun 18
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
(Daily Report) Jun 18
Check out what's new on KHN's blog.
(Daily Report) Jun 18
A selection of health policy stories from California, Minnesota, Illinois and Oregon.
(Daily Report) Jun 17
Editorial boards weigh in on what Thursday's Supreme Court ruling means for medical research and for the medical industry.
(Daily Report) Jun 14
The decision was applauded by many researchers and drew speculation that it could likely boost patient care. Meanwhile, the stock of Myriad Genetics tumbled after the court's finding invalidated the company's hold on testing for two breast cancer genes.
(Daily Report) Jun 14