Pregnant women are facing new health risks and a health care system that's changing around them by the day.

A response to PZ Myers' criticisms about my recent Salon story on the science of out-of-body experiences

She was 18 and had been found hanging by a noose. But the moment I saw her insurer, I knew she was one of the lucky ones. First of two parts.

Assaults on R.N.s are at an all-time high, but many who complain or seek help lose their jobs as hospitals blame the victims.

Once a comforting sign of heroism, the cloak has become increasingly unpopular -- much like physicians themselves

Infant mortality rates in rural counties, especially for Black babies, are poised to get worse

Clinical trials of COVID vaccines excluded pregnant people, which left many wondering whether to get vaccinated

More than 50,000 workers have taken time off for virus-related reasons, slowing mail delivery

When healthcare professionals go public with concerns, their actions often result in improvements to patient care

When Obama addresses the nation today, he will either move toward or hold firm against the Republican agenda

Once a comforting presence in most public schools, full-time nurses are increasingly scarce. Now teaching assistants, secretaries and other nonmedical personnel are trying to care for sick children -- with often tragic results.

It begins with carnage and never really ends.

Once a renowned hospital, St. Luke's has recently had some of the worst heart transplant outcomes in the country

While Obama signed away women's rights, I recovered from the hardest decision I've had to make

Doulas for low-income women fight rising maternal mortality rates, but are often not compensated for their work