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Recent survey suggests it's a shortage of care, not nurses.

2011 survey finds 25% of adults experienced a gap in health insurance last year.

Is the list of "10 shocking medical mistakes" informational or just sensational?

Researchers find that people who took NSAIDs were less likely to develop skin cancer.

Is it helpful to add omega-3 fatty acids to minimize the damage?

Japan spends the least on healthcare and the US spends the most--without providing superior care for the money.

Costs associated with obesity are even higher than originally thought.

Landmark study seeks 100,000 new participants.

New approach to improve the medical liability system expected to reduce healthcare costs.

Proposed changes in the Tobacco Control Act have been posted for public comments.

Because of the current 'bubble', we'll soon be facing another shortage of RNs.

Researchers propose a simple process to identify significant memory and cognition disorders.

Researchers confirm that polyp removal has long-term benefits.

Ten rights and responsibilities of users identified.

Surprisingly, error rates are consistent with handwritten prescriptions.

Utilization rates of cancer screening tests are lower than national target rates.

Are electronic cigarettes "a miracle" as some users claim, or an unproven-and potentially harmful-smoking cessation aid?

Every clinician should have this resource at their fingertips.

The public may believe it's superior to surgery performed solely by humans, but are they correct?

The Internet has made it easy for students to obtain test questions.

Promising study results were released at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

A federal appeals court decides that stem cells are a renewable tissue.

Four commonly prescribed drugs are responsible for most emergency room visits.

On November 14th, World Diabetes Day, a look at the recent diabetes statistics are concerning.

Global study identifies who people turn to for health advice.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network releases newest update.

Women are now advised to have fewer screenings over their lifetime.

The 2011 State-by-State Palliative Care Report Card is now available for viewing.