Amy Norton

New research suggests that reducing drug costs even a small amount for people with chronic health conditions makes it more likely they will adhere to medication regimens.

Medical records that patients can access online may encourage more people to get recommended screening tests and immunizations, a new study suggests.

Obese older adults may be more likely than their thinner peers to suffer a potentially disabling fall — though the most severely overweight may be somewhat protected from injury, according to a U.S. study.

People who have trouble reading and understanding health information may also be worse off when it comes to their actual health, a new research review finds.

Many people with arthritis have periodic difficulties on the job, but the problems might not make them less productive, a new study suggests.

Blood pressure drugs known as beta-blockers could be helping to fuel the obesity epidemic, by dampening the body's ability to burn calories and fat over the long term, researchers say in a new report.

Preventive dental care from pediatricians and family doctors may help reduce the widespread problem of early childhood cavities in low-income kids, a new study finds.

People who have to make treatment decisions for a seriously ill family member may suffer emotional consequences as a result, according to a study published Monday.