Q. Do small skin cancers that are not melanoma still need to be removed, or is it safe to just watch them and leave them alone?

A. It’s true that melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer, because it can spread...Read More

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My father always loved to sing and would make up silly songs for us when we were kids, and then for his grandkids. He’s now been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Should we incorporate music into his care? ...Read More

Ebola, a deadly virus, is spreading rapidly through parts of central Africa. By the time the outbreak was confirmed in mid-May, hundreds of potential cases had been identified, suggesting the strain had been circulating ...Read More

When Congress allowed COVID-era subsidies for health insurance to expire, California used its own funds to offset the hike in Obamacare premium costs for residents with low incomes.

But the reach has been limited.

As Gov...Read More

The Affordable Care Act seems to always be in a policy tug-of-war as its backers and critics spar over how it should work and who can qualify for coverage. This year is no different, with the Trump administration embracing...Read More

The Trump administration has issued final rules on how states should ensure that millions of Medicaid enrollees prove they’re working or completing other activities, such as job training, volunteering, or being enrolled ...Read More