Public Health

The Supreme Court declines to resolve issue of whether state hospitals can be sued for false insurance claims.

New Philadelphia policies demonstrate the challenges of local regulation.

Scholar argues that governments should embrace vaping’s smoking-cessation potential.

FDA is years behind in its statutory mandate to put graphic warnings on cigarette labels.

E-cigarettes are less dangerous than is generally believed, posing a unique information challenge for regulators.

Regulator solicits input on a new rule defining when foods could be considered “healthy.”

New research finds that kids would consume fewer calories under proposed fast-food standards.

Scholar says price minimums and prohibitions on discounts must accompany sugary beverage taxes.

City and state officials seek to ban chewing tobacco from sports stadiums around the country.

Scholar urges states to restrict generous vaccine exemptions in the wake of measles comeback.

Latest recommendations urge Americans to eat less meat.

Public fears of Ebola give health officials an opportunity to harness public attention for greater good.