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The Republican-led bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act that passed the House this month would result in 23 million Americans losing their health insurance coverage

New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance

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While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
The 2016 Zika outbreak in Florida wasn't due to a single introduction and spread of the virus

Four Separate Events Led to Zika’s Introduction Into Florida

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Virus strains came from the Caribbean and Latin America, researchers say
DNA methylation testing may be feasible as a molecular triage of high-risk human papillomavirus-positive individuals for high-resolution anoscopy screening

Progress Made on Genetic Test for Anal Cancer

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But research is still in early stages
Individuals with streptococcal throat infection have increased risks of mental disorders

Streptococcal Throat Infection Linked to Mental Disorders

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Risk of mental disorders up, especially OCD, tics with streptococcal and non-streptococcal infection
Two separate research groups say they've successfully reduced cholesterol in humans by using different methods to block the angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) gene. The findings were published online May 24 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Targeting ANGPTL3 Can Significantly Lower Cholesterol

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Two trials show promise for non-statin approach to cardiovascular disease prevention
Telephone calls and short message service can improve the likelihood of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return

Calls, SMS Can Increase Adherence to FIT CRC Screening

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Increased rate of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return with telephone call, SMS reminder
While the number of Americans hospitalized each year for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease appears to be holding steady

ATS: Mortality Down for Patients Hospitalized With COPD in U.S.

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Annual number of patients who died from COPD while in the hospital decreased 62 percent from 2005-2014
New research supports the recent U.S. recommendation for two

Two-Dose HPV Vaccine Effective Against Genital Warts

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Findings in keeping with new recommendations from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention
A new blood test has been developed for identifying pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma -- a step that might eventually allow earlier diagnosis

Blood Test for Earlier Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Feasible

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Test uses chip technology that analyzes circulating tumor-derived extracellular vesicles
A new interactive training module in medical ethics can help physicians to understand professional boundaries

New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries

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Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts