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Without Obamacare Mandate, ‘You Open the Floodgates’ for Skimpy Health Plans
The Republican effort to undo the requirement that people get insured would unleash sales of cheaper policies offering little coverage.
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The Republican effort to undo the requirement that people get insured would unleash sales of cheaper policies offering little coverage.
By REED ABELSON
The facial paralysis and drooping is caused by nerve inflammation, but the cause of that inflammation “is a question for the ages” says one expert.
By RONI CARYN RABIN
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
By TOBY BILANOW
Running marathons may not make up for some of the bad choices we make in our diet and lifestyles.
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS
Some celebrities have promised to enroll in treatment following accusations of sexual impropriety. But experts say there is no proven treatment.
By BENEDICT CAREY
Revolutionary new treatments depend on tailor-made viruses, but laboratories cannot make them fast enough.
By GINA KOLATA
Former adversaries see advantages in partnerships as they face the threat of interlopers like Amazon. But will consumers benefit or face a lot less choice?
By REED ABELSON
A major shift is underway as far as how to approach treatment of a condition once met with skepticism.
By JANE E. BRODY
Depression is a silent, slow motion tsunami of dark breaking over me. I can’t swim from it and don’t believe I can survive its natural withdrawal.
By EFFY REDMAN