Cancer, heart disease, dementia—the deadliest of all deadly diseases. They kill millions of people every year in the U.S., but those death rates are still far smaller than the rates for the same diseases only decades ago, according to multiple surveys. 

One company best known for its copy-making services is dipping its toes in the telemedicine field. Xerox is launching Virtual Health Solutions, a technology platform designed to bring healthcare to patients through mobile or remote technology, similar to other telemedicine providers. 

The CDC released a new report July 8 sharing data that shows that the vast majority of cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the U.S. between 2008 and 2012 could have been prevented by HPV vaccines.

A Fitbit that can track more than just your steps has been developed and may reduce the risk of ACL injuries in female soccer players.

Many of the more than 77 million baby boomers in the U.S. are looking for senior living facilities. A newly opened "Healthcare Resort" features modern furniture, world-class chefs, theaters, gamerooms and a pub.

Encouragement can go a long way, and healthcare companies are taking advantage of that fact by developing personalized recommendations for their patients.

A national investigation by the Atlanta Journal Constitution identified 2,400 cases of physicians sexually abusing their patients, with more than half still having active medical licenses.

Healthcare providers and public health officials alike are itching to get national and global anti-Zika plans off the ground as soon as possible, especially as mosquito season takes hold in the Northern Hemisphere.