State Rankings Presented for Health System Performance
This year's report looked at women's health for the first time and also found pronounced disparities by state in access to prenatal care
529 Million People Living With Diabetes Worldwide in 2021
More than 1.31 billion projected to have diabetes by 2050, with almost half of countries having age-standardized rate >10 percent
Census Shows America’s Population Is Older Than Ever
Median age of Americans hit a record 39 years in 2022, almost 10 years older than in 1980
Nursing Homes With More Black Residents Have Higher Health Care Utilization
Authors say lower use of registered nurses likely drives differences in hospitalization, emergency department use
CDC Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Seniors
Panel called for 'shared clinical decision-making' between doctors and patients, stopped short of recommending that all seniors get the shots
In National Survey, U.S. Ob-Gyns Say Care Has Worsened After Dobbs Decision
More than half of doctors surveyed said it has become more difficult to practice within standards of care
ENDO: Cases of Gestational Diabetes Increased During Pandemic
Progressive sociodemographic changes and gestational weight gain do not fully explain increased risk seen during the second year of the pandemic
Poll: Most Americans Face Hassles With Their Insurance Plans
Six in 10 insured Americans have struggled to get coverage for their health care needs, a new survey shows
Biden Names Former North Carolina Health Secretary to Be New CDC Director
Mandy Cohen, M.D., comes with credentials that should help her lead the beleaguered agency, criticized for its response to the pandemic
2012 to 2015 Saw Rise in U.S. Insulin Prices
However, introduction of new insulin products after 2015 was followed by substantial discounting practices that lowered net prices