May 16, 2012: Education Is Key to Health: Report
Along with poverty, less schooling linked to more chronic disease, disability and shorter life

May 04, 2012: Psychiatric Patients Often Wait Nearly 12 Hours in ER
Older, uninsured and intoxicated patients wait even longer, study finds

April 13, 2012: Single 'Boomers' Struggling as They Age: Study
Never-married men, widows appear to be the least well-off

March 30, 2012: Changes in Insurance Make ER Visits More Likely: Study
Researchers note that coming health-care reforms may lead to surge in emergency department use

March 30, 2012: Justices Meet to Decide Fate of Health-Reform Legislation
Results of initial vote Friday could change as members of Supreme Court review each other's draft opinions

March 30, 2012: Legal Experts Offer Predictions on Fate of Health-Reform Legislation
Provision that adults must have insurance seen at risk during Supreme Court review, but maybe not the whole law

March 28, 2012: Justices Debate Whether Health-Care Law Can Stand Without Mandate
The controversial requirement says most adults must have health insurance or pay a penalty

March 28, 2012: Supreme Court Justices Zero In on Key Provision of Health-Care Law
'Individual mandate' requires most adults to have health insurance or pay a penalty

March 26, 2012: Supreme Court Begins Review of Affordable Care Act
Sweeping federal law is designed to extend coverage to the uninsured; opponents call it unconstitutional

March 26, 2012: Supreme Court Prepares to Tackle Affordable Care Act
Sweeping federal law is designed to extend coverage to the uninsured; opponents call it unconstitutional

March 26, 2012: Legal Experts See a Close Win for Health-Reform Law
But the Supreme Court could delay any decision for several years, the law professors added

March 26, 2012: Medicaid Expansion Is a Key Part of Affordable Care Act
While experts say it's less vulnerable to legal challenge, some worry there won't be enough doctors available

March 12, 2012: Health Insurance Premiums Will Surpass Median Household Income in 2033: Study
Experts say what kind of care should be covered, not who pays for it, is the real issue

March 07, 2012: Many U.S. Families Struggle to Pay Medical Bills
Poor and near poor suffer most, CDC statistics show

February 16, 2012: Illicit Drug Use May Be Driving Rise in Ectopic Pregnancies in Florida
CDC says cases indicate need for earlier access to prenatal care, drug awareness

February 16, 2012: Health Insurance 'Mandate' Deemed Best Value for Money
More people covered, federal dollars saved with U.S. health insurance requirement, analysis says

February 07, 2012: Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems
Smokers four times more likely to develop oral conditions, such as mouth cancers, gum disease, study finds

January 30, 2012: Health Reform Law Gaining Wider Acceptance: Poll
Still-controversial package's benefits appeal to more people, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds

January 24, 2012: Even With Insurance, Unemployed Have Worse Health Outcomes
Report finds that high co-pays, deductibles can still make medical care unaffordable

January 20, 2012: Study Highlights Features of High-Quality Primary Care
Interventions promoting access to comprehensive, patient-centered care might cut health disparities

January 06, 2012: Diabetes Care Thwarted by Unstable Health Insurance: Study
Disease management requires continuous coverage for preventive screenings, experts say

December 30, 2011: Health Care Reform Battle Tops Health News for 2011
Debates over cellphone safety, cigarette-pack images also grabbed headlines

December 13, 2011: Loss of Health Insurance Much Likelier for Adults This Recession
However, coverage rose for children, new study found

December 08, 2011: Few Women Get Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Study
Older women, blacks, rural residents less likely to get procedure done immediately

November 14, 2011: Supreme Court to Rule on Obama's Health Care Reform
At issue is whether the federal government can require people to buy health insurance

October 14, 2011: More Children Visiting ERs for Psychiatric Care
Lack of mental health resources might drive the increase, study says

October 13, 2011: People With Mental Health Issues More Likely to Be Uninsured
Study cites less access to recommended care, poorer quality care

September 22, 2011: Too Few Uninsured Women Get Info on Breast Reconstruction
All women should be informed of post-mastectomy options, researchers say

August 24, 2011: Three-Quarters of U.S. Jobless Can't Afford Health Care: Report
Affordable Care Act will give newly unemployed more choices for coverage in 2014, authors contend

August 19, 2011: Number of U.S. Kids With Public Health Insurance Rising
Fewer children uninsured, likely due to efforts to boost enrollment and retention in programs

July 21, 2011: Clogged Arteries Might Raise Risk of Dementia, Experts Warn
Same factors that put heart at risk can also affect brain, according to heart and stroke associations

July 21, 2011: Women, Whites Most Likely to Seek Health Info Online: Survey
Education, job, income and insurance status also played role in Internet use for this purpose

July 13, 2011: Millions of Americans Lack Access to Dental Care: Report
Too few dentists in certain regions, lack of insurance coverage are key factors cited

July 07, 2011: Medicaid Coverage 'Substantially' Improves Access to Care: Study
Coverage resulted in better outcomes, more use of health services among low-income adults, researchers say

June 03, 2011: U.S. Cancer Patients Face Barriers to Care, Study Finds
Even with health insurance, Americans may have trouble booking an oncology appointment

May 31, 2011: U.S. Makes It Easier to Get Insurance With Pre-Existing Conditions
Premiums for federally administered plan will drop as much as 40% in 18 states, officials say

May 23, 2011: Some Dentists Reluctant to Treat Kids on Medicaid: Study
Head of American Dental Association calls for better funding for public-assistance programs

April 06, 2011: Most Americans Think Health Care System Needs Major Surgery
Commonwealth Fund survey unearths concerns about access, rising costs

March 23, 2011: As Health Care Reform Turns 1, Backers and Detractors Dig In
But many agree the provision requiring insurance for all is a tough pill to swallow

March 17, 2011: Parents Often Confused About Kids' Health Coverage
Awareness of children's eligibility, enrollment status in state plan lacking, Oregon survey finds

March 16, 2011: Report: Unemployment Adds 9 Million Uninsured in U.S.
Nearly 60% looking for an individual plan found it difficult or impossible to obtain, study finds

March 08, 2011: Mass. Health Reform Hasn't Halted Medical Bankruptcies
Researchers also say those once uninsured now have coverage that is 'skimpy' and 'defective'

March 01, 2011: Few Support 'Individual Mandate' in Health Care Reform Law, Poll Finds
But many wonder if political leanings will influence Supreme Court's ultimate decision, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey shows

February 03, 2011: With Health Care Reform, Income Swings May Mean Loss of Coverage
Up to 28 million Americans a year might have coverage disrupted at least once, study finds

January 31, 2011: Fla. Federal Judge: Health Reform Law Is Unconstitutional
Cites provision that says Americans must buy insurance or face penalty

December 16, 2010: Court Fight Over Health-Care Reform Shifts to Florida
Lawsuit filed on behalf of 20 states challenges provision that Americans must carry insurance

December 14, 2010: Health-Care Reform Faces Long Legal Fight
Experts predict appeal to the Supreme Court; key sticking point is provision that Americans must carry insurance

December 14, 2010: Report Finds Baby Boomers to Gain Most From Health Care Reform
Benefits will help generation hit hard by unemployment, rising health-care costs

December 13, 2010: Federal Judge Strikes Down Health Reform Law
At issue is provision that Americans have to carry insurance; appeal to Supreme Court expected

December 06, 2010: Like Congress, Americans Split Over Health-Care Reform
But even opponents back many provisions of the controversial law, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds