Michigan’s Fungal Meningitis Outbreak to Be Investigated by State and Federal Authorities
A criminal investigation into last year’s deadly fungal meningitis outbreak may someday…
The Big Free-Market Impact of the Affordable Care Act
The messed-up launch of the federal health insurance marketplace website is getting…
Engage with Grace: Thanksgivukkah Edition
This Thanksgiving, HealthBlawg is once again participating in the annual Engage With…
Pneumonia After Typhoon Haiyan: 4.3 Million Vulnerable to Illness
While the death count rises to 5,209 in east-central Philippines, the country's government estimates…
Steroid Injections Linked to Mental Health Risk in Premature Babies
When a mother is expected to give birth prematurely, she is often…
Doctor’s Office of the Future Meets Office of the Past
I went to an appointment today with a doctor in a high-paying…
Government Using Social Media to Track Health Behaviors
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world’s largest biomedical library is…
Will Work for Dental Care: Not a Bad Idea
There’s a big gap in coverage for dental care. It’s not considered…
Experimental Cholesterol Drug Cuts LDL Levels in Half After 1 Year
Results from Amgen’s year-long safety and efficacy study showed monthly treatment with…
Threatened by Domestic Violence? There’s an App for That
If you have followed the recent stories about George Zimmerman, the guy…