Experts say we must work together to combat the problem, but big hurdles exist.

New medical devices provide innovative treatments for diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Drugmakers introduced medications to treat a variety of ailments.

Forty states now allow for treatment that derives from the marijuana plant, but the federal government still considers it to be illegal.

Severe side effects can cause pain and loss of sight.

There's little to no benefit in treating moderate depression.

The safety of long-term testosterone use is unclear.

Regulation of the industry has stagnated.

Many experts say e-cigs are less harmful than tobacco cigarettes are, but no independent research has studied the issue.

In the midst of more incentives, choose carefully.

Consumers ought to be wary of the possible misdiagnoses that are associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Don't rely on marketing claims that the facilities tout.

Medicare beneficiaries might not have access to the latest technological advancements.

Consumers aren’t any closer to understanding what exactly is in energy drinks.

As technologies change in hearing-aids, consumers still must navigate a maze of confusion when it’s purchase time.

You can negotiate with health-care providers and debt collectors to reduce your debt or develop a payment plan for medical bills.

Although the Supreme Court upheld nearly all provisions of the landmark Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the law’s goal to dramatically increase health-care access for uninsured individuals still might suffer.

The jury is still out on effectiveness.

Performance-apparel companies claim that their garments will improve your performance, but no independent data back that up.

False promises of “miracle” arthritis cures persist.

The shortage of primary-care doctors is growing worse.

The government and others question weight-loss drugs’ efficacy and their potential side effects.

It’s increasingly difficult to get financial help to cover the cost of mobility products.

Storing information electronically is a double-edged sword.

Expensive treatments provide only temporary solutions.

The lack of regulation and transparency on ingredients means that you could be applying dangerous materials to your face.

When you combine elusive manufacturer claims with no government regulation, it’s easy to see that you might get burned.

 It’s easy to go online to find free medical advice, but many sites use outdated information or use sources that contradict each other.

There is no link between autism and vaccines. Harmful preservatives are no longer used. But some groups still propagate parents’ fears.

Caesarean section surgeries are at an all-time high. Why?

Researchers are devising ways to make rehabilitation more affordable and accessible, and doctors and therapists are striving to prove it saves money and lives.

Influence by frame makers decreases the medical focus for this product.

New methods for treating drug and alcohol abusers have created confusion and sometimes flawed choices for consumers.