The first 13 states listed below were the original 13 colonies. Their so-called statehood dates are the day they ratified the U.S. Constitution. For all other states, the date is the day the U.S.

States that allow highly trained nurses to work independently see better health outcomes than those that require physician supervision, according to a new study.

The Rhode Island Department of Health’s disciplinary board has issued a reprimand to Dr. Sajad Zalzala, for “unprofessional conduct.” Zalzala is licensed to practice medicine in all 50 ...