Barbara Strauch, 63, Science and Health Editor at The New York Times, Dies

Photo Barbara Strauch in 2009. She directed health and science coverage for The New York Times for a decade. Credit Earl Wilson/The New York Times Barbara Strauch, a reporter and editor who wrote two books about the brain and directed health...

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California Parents Opposing State-Mandated Vaccinations of Children Delay Vote

Photo State Senators Richard Pan, left, Loni Hancock, center, and Ben Allen talked about a bill requiring California's schoolchildren to be vaccinated. Credit Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press SACRAMENTO — Several hundred Californians swarmed...

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F.D.A. Approves Amgen Drug to Treat Heart Failure

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a drug to treat chronic heart failure that may help keep patients out of the hospital. The drug, which Amgen will sell under the name Corlanor, works by slowing the heart rate, which helps relieve...

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Doctors See Benefits and Risks in Medicare Changes

Photo Dr. Daniel Craviotto, left, an orthopedic surgeon, expressed concern about new legislation leading to a loss of doctors' autonomy. Credit Emily Berl for The New York Times Dr. Robert Wergin, president of the American Academy of Family...

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Bits Blog: Report Questions Whether Health Apps Benefit Healthy People

Photo Dr. Iltifat Husain is the editor-in-chief of iMedicalApps.com, a review site for medical professionals.Credit Wake Forest Baptist Health Consumers looking to use their mobile devices to improve their health — or at least maintain their well-being...

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Well: Christopher McDougall Wants You to Go Outside

Photo Credit Stuart Bradford The author Christopher McDougall helped make barefoot running mainstream with his best-selling book "Born to Run," a tale about a tribe of endurance runners and an annual 50-mile footrace in the mountains of Mexico....

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Listeria in Sabra Hummus Prompts New Wave of Recalls

Photo Sabra Dipping Company recalled 30,000 cases of its classic hummus after tubs in Michigan tested positive for listeria. Credit Spencer Platt/Getty Images Two food manufacturers have issued nationwide recalls of products because of the...

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Senate Approves a Bill on Changes to Medicare

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved sweeping changes in the way Medicare pays doctors, clearing the bill for President Obama and resolving an issue that has bedeviled Congress and the Medicare program for more than a decade. The...

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Study Finds Broad Rise in Medication Use by Those Newly Joining Medicaid

Photo In Miami, an ad for the Affordable Care Act. Expanded access to Medicaid led to a 25 percent rise in prescriptions in 2014. Credit Joe Raedle/Getty Images People newly covered by Medicaid drove a significant increase in prescription drug...

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Texas Medical Panel Votes to Limit Telemedicine Practices in State

Taking a stand against the rapidly expanding use of telemedicine, the Texas Medical Board voted Friday to sharply restrict the practice in the state, siding with organizations representing doctors over the objections of industry representatives who said...

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