Chronic Conditions

Class action complaint could involve thousands of people in 21 states.

Most Americans have heard of the drugs and demand is outpacing supply.

‘Gold-standard’ offerings include online education for physicians, other clinicians.

Primary care physicians are in position to connect young patients to appropriate mental health resources. Here’s what you need to know.

New study finds low-sodium diet leads to blood pressure decrease in a week.

Study examines words and tones that physicians use when discussing obesity in the exam room.

Marketed under trade name Zepbound, drug found to produce statistically significant body weight reduction compared to placebo

Physicians can use clinical expertise to check for tooth and gum conditions in patients.

Senate Finance Committee to take up discussion this month.

Falling back and springing ahead may have consequences for human health.

Analysts offer reasons for price changes and potential record numbers of people signing up.

New position paper examines obligations of physicians, patients, governments and society in promoting and providing health in people and their living conditions.

Memberships include zero copay or discounted prescriptions, mental health, urgent care.

American Public Health Association leader discusses legislation and a holistic view of U.S. health care.

Our country must do better against a disease that has become a national silent killer. There is a way for primary care to join the fight.

Cold weather months and holidays are worst for unhealthy blood sugar levels

Poll shows majority of older adults are against the idea of incorporating life expectancy into screening guidelines

White paper argues for reconsideration of weight as a chronic disease with multiple causes and consequences.

Offices successful in diabetes treatment have common characteristics of high performance.

If your patients aren't getting healthy sleep, consider coffee consumption.

Care guidance builds stronger connections with patients and drives better health outcomes

New study finds ‘significant disparities’ in prevalence among racial, ethnic groups

Legislation has bipartisan support, but critic says it’s throwing money at a problem with no guarantee it will help.

NAACOs fall conference features speakers on risk and success.

Democrats say their objections are the bidding of big pharma.

Medicare data confirms trend of NPs and PAs treating patients as primary care physicians are in short supply.

A multi-pronged approach is needed to stop the next global health threat, and doctors play a vital role

Medical organizations support measures to treat firearms as a public health issue. How do doctors handle it in the exam room?

Physicians Foundation announces survey results as Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation works to expand mental health care access.

American College of Cardiology, biotech companies seeking physicians to test and reduce cholesterol levels in patients.