In newly disclosed documents, federal researchers find that cannabis may have medical uses and is less likely to cause harm than drugs like heroin. NYT > Health

Singulair, now a generic, is still used by millions of people in the United States even after thousands of patients and dozens of studies have described harm. NYT >...

The agency authorized Florida to purchase medicines directly from wholesalers in Canada, where prices are far cheaper. Pharmaceutical companies oppose the plan. NYT > Health

A new study shows an increase in the rate of inpatient complications, including infections and falls, though patients were no more likely to die. NYT > Health

On December 15 alone, nearly 750,000 people signed up for a plan on HealthCare.gov, the largest single-day total recorded so far. NYT > Health

Winston, an older silverback, is getting enviable medical treatment. Now his keepers must confront an issue that vexes doctors and older humans, too: How much intervention is too much?...

In a Rhode Island city, AR-15-style weapons at a police firing range comprise the soundtrack to the school day, inuring children to the threat of violence. NYT > Health

Matthew Perry’s death was attributed to the effects of high levels of the anesthetic drug, which is increasingly used to treat depression. NYT > Health

Many Black women report feeling ignored or dismissed by doctors. The consequences can be deadly for mothers and babies. NYT > Health

People with the genetic disease have new opportunities to eliminate their symptoms, but the treatments come with obstacles that limit their reach. NYT > Health