Nurses matter in lowering mortality rates--and hospitals seeking to cut costs by hiring less experienced substitutes for nurses are doing a disservice to patients, researchers say.

A recent analysis by J.P. Morgan of the nations largest carriers participating in the PPACA marketplace exchange highlights the extent of insurer problems.

The Obama administration's budget raises health spending to $1.1 trillion, according to a Washington Post analysis.

Life expectancy is significantly lower in the U.S. than in many other industrialized countries. Why? A report published in JAMA finds 3 leading types of death to blame.

Obesity has risen over the past decade for American teenagers, but a new study suggests that other leading indicators of diseases such as diabetes have actually declined, likely due to improved eating habits.

A study shows a correlation between lack of exercise and a smaller brain.

Stronger regulations may be necessary to protect employees in typically noisy work environments, such as manufacturing and construction, says CDC division on occupational safety.

A report from CMS shows many nursing home resident hospitalizations occurred due to preventable events.