June 17, 2013: Minority Kids With Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services: Study
Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care

June 03, 2013: Infant Care May Help Explain Race-Linked Obesity Gap
Black, Hispanic infants in study had solid foods sooner, more sugary drinks, less sleep

June 03, 2013: Skipping Meds May Raise Odds of ER Visits for Certain Medicare Patients
Efforts to reduce drug costs tied to higher risk for disabled recipients

May 31, 2013: Poorer Patients Often Less Happy With Knee Replacement
Inadequate post-op rehab might be a factor, study authors say

May 28, 2013: Talk Therapy Can Ease Depression, But No Single Type Deemed 'Best'
Experts say choice depends on individual patient, treatment availability

May 23, 2013: U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report
Since 1991, rate has dropped by nearly half, health officials find

May 21, 2013: Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Lung Cancer Treatment
Blacks less likely, Hispanics more likely than whites to undergo surgery as early treatment, study shows

May 16, 2013: Public Funding Spurs Couples to Seek Fertility Treatment
After Quebec mandated IVF coverage, study found change in patient demographics

May 15, 2013: Doctors Reluctant to Expand Nurse Practitioners' Role: Survey
But shortage of primary care physicians will change the look of U.S. health care, experts say

May 07, 2013: Prostate Cancer May Be Deadlier for the Uninsured
Study found they were more likely to have a higher PSA test score, advanced disease and shorter survival

May 03, 2013: Kids on Medicaid May Face Barriers to Eczema Treatment
Study investigated access to dermatologists for children with the skin condition

April 25, 2013: Race, Income Tied to Breast Cancer Treatment Delays, Reduced Survival
Study of young women found big difference if treatment started within 2 weeks versus 6 weeks

April 24, 2013: Living in 'Stroke Belt' as Teen May Raise Future Risk
Study looked at whether adults eventually had a stroke and compared areas where they had lived

April 24, 2013: U.S. Heart Failure Costs Could Skyrocket: Report
Better awareness, prevention and treatment are crucial, experts say

April 19, 2013: Minorities Less Prone to Think They'll Get Cancer: Study
But researchers say attitudes might not match actual risk

April 09, 2013: Few U.S. Seniors Take Advantage of Shingles Vaccine
Large study found shot effective but only 4 percent of older adults receive it

April 09, 2013: Gene May Double Risk of Alzheimer's in Blacks
But expert says actual increase is 'modest' and many other factors contribute to disease

April 05, 2013: Mental Health Care Lacking for Kids, Advocates Say
Survey of workers, volunteers looked at community access to services for children and teens

April 05, 2013: Mental Illness a Frequent Cell Mate for Those Behind Bars
Former inmate describes efforts to stay emotionally healthy after his release

April 04, 2013: Nearly 30 Percent of Americans Have High Blood Pressure: CDC
While awareness has grown, experts say more people need treatment to prevent heart disease, stroke

April 04, 2013: Many U.S. Blacks Eager to Take Part in Medical Research
Representation in studies is important for evaluating how treatments work for everyone

April 03, 2013: Black Men Often Face Delays in Prostate Cancer Care: Study
Finding is more evidence of gap in quality of care for the disease, researcher says

March 29, 2013: Pregnant Women Under Stress May Be at Higher Risk for Stillbirth
Support for stress should be part of prenatal care, study author says

March 28, 2013: Racial Gap Seen in Survival Among Kidney Dialysis Patients
Hispanics and blacks on dialysis live longer than whites, study found

March 27, 2013: Poor Americans in South Less Likely to Get Medical Care: Study
Researchers found states in that region imposed strictest eligibility requirements for Medicaid

March 22, 2013: Antipsychotic Drug Use Rising for Kids on Medicaid, Study Finds
Researchers say meds were often prescribed 'off-label' for conditions like ADHD

March 20, 2013: Blacks More Likely to Get Amputations Due to Blocked Blood Flow: Study
Whites were more likely to have less-drastic procedure to restore lower-leg circulation

March 19, 2013: Black Children Less Likely to Get Antibiotics: Study
Experts suspect the difference may stem from over-treatment in white children

March 15, 2013: Vitamin D Supplements Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Blacks
Study found modest, but significant, drops depending on dosage

February 28, 2013: 1 in 5 Americans Knows a Victim of Gun Violence: Poll
Survey also looked at attitudes toward mental illness following Newtown, Conn., tragedy

February 27, 2013: Cohabiting Same-Sex Couples Report Worse Health Than Married Heterosexuals
Study author suggests that stress, discrimination might play a role

February 26, 2013: Mother's Drinking Increases Risk of Infant's Death: Study
Babies of women with alcohol problems during or after pregnancy had three times the risk of sudden, unexplained death

February 25, 2013: CPR Training Should Focus on High-Risk Neighborhoods: Experts
Bystander resuscitation attempts and cardiac arrest survival vary widely by location

February 18, 2013: Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle, Task Force Reports
Experts not able to make recommendations on drug, surgery or laser choices

February 15, 2013: More Americans Successfully Managing Diabetes
But large U.S. government study shows there's a lot of room for improvement to prevent complications

February 05, 2013: American Indians at Heightened Risk for Suicide After Heavy Drinking
Alcohol intoxication combined with depression particularly dangerous, researchers say

January 31, 2013: More Child Gun Injuries in States With Self-Defense Laws
But study found no improvement from other laws meant to curb children's access to firearms

January 21, 2013: More U.S. Children Diagnosed With ADHD
Finding from large study may be due to better awareness, experts say

January 17, 2013: Docs' 'Cultural Competence' May Boost HIV Care
Study finds that a physician's awareness of needs of diverse patient population is key

January 17, 2013: U.S. Lung Cancer Deaths Highest for Blacks in Segregated Areas: Study
Public health efforts needed in these regions, researchers say

January 15, 2013: U.S. Minorities Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening: Study
Researcher says reasons include high cost, lower health literacy, lack of doctors

January 10, 2013: U.S. Efforts to Boost Number of Primary Care Doctors Have Failed
New physicians still choosing specialties despite government efforts, billions invested in training

January 09, 2013: Americans Suffer Worse Health Than Peers in Other Countries
Even younger adults don't fare as well as counterparts elsewhere, report says

January 08, 2013: Popularity of 'Walk-In' Retail Health Clinics Growing: Poll
Trend driven by convenience, low cost and shortage of primary care doctors, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds

January 04, 2013: Hospital Type Linked to Racial Disparities in Kids With Appendicitis Complication
Cases of perforated appendix may signal inadequate access to health care, researchers say

January 01, 2013: Survival of 'Obamacare' Tops List of Biggest Health News in 2012
Other headlines included steroid/meningitis outbreak, demise of the routine PSA test

December 27, 2012: U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Dropping: Study
Confusing guidelines, insurance gaps may discourage people from getting recommended testing

December 19, 2012: 'Boomers' With Hepatitis C Boosting Demand for Liver Transplants
Study finds many in need of new organs have liver cancer

December 19, 2012: For Psychiatric Patients, Cancer Is Often Spotted Too Late
An Australian study found they're more likely to be diagnosed when disease has already spread

December 11, 2012: Regular Exercise May Add Years to Life, Study Finds
Biggest boost was seen in black women; effect didn't hold for Hispanics, for reasons unclear