New antibiotics hailed as ‘turning point’ in treating drug-resistant gonorrhoea
First new treatments for sexually transmitted disease in decades approved by US Food and Drug Administration as number of cases worldwide surge to 82m
House Republicans propose healthcare plan with no extension of tax credits
With insurance premiums set to rise sharply for at least 22 million Americans, Mike Johnson unveils alternative
Senate rejects dual healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits expiration nears
Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of month
Democrats make long-shot effort to stop Trump cuts to Medicaid and Snap
Four Republicans needed to sign on to discharge petition to force vote on legislation preventing cuts to safety net
The buddy boost: how ‘accountability partners’ make you healthy, happy and more successful
The idea of a friend who helps you commit to your goals is growing in popularity – whether you want to get fit, write a novel or build your business
If Democrats are smart, they will attack Trump’s real 2020 weakness – healthcare
The Affordable Care Act – AKA Obamacare – is more popular than Trump and the Republican party realize. They’ve opened themselves to an ambush
I paid $7,348 for healthcare last week – so Trump’s law changes are personal
For those of us with imperfect health, survival now seems to require throwing ourselves at the feet of elected officials, pleading to be treated with compassion
The real victims of Tom Corbett’s move to screw over teachers will be the children of Philadelphia
Valerie Braman: Bashing teachers is an integral part of the political playbook of America’s most vulnerable governor and his Republican party
Obamacare: stop listening to the partisan hacks
Heather Long: Most Americans are unsure about Obamacare, and that's OK. Here are five key areas to help people make up their own minds
Republican Ted Cruz blames Democrats for looming government shutdown
Cruz tried to reverse responsibility for the latest budget stand-off in hopes of garnering support from moderate Republicans