As Pittsburgh ages, Black families shoulder heavy dementia care burden
By Amber Frantz
Velouise Bell, 69, was visiting her son in New York when she received a call that her house was on...
Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block
Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News
January 13, 2025
Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a...
Is Dry January a Good Idea?
By Tufts University
Newswise — Dry January is a somewhat recent trend in which some people stop drinking alcohol for the month of January. In...
The Surgeon General’s office warns about the correlation between alcohol consumption and cancer
By Kay Wicker/Originally published for thegrio
Before you roll your eyes at those kicking off the year with a “dry January,” you may want to...
8 Ways to Live Healthier in 2025
Take steps to limit risk for cardiovascular disease
(Family Features) The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high...
Resolving To Exercise More In The New Year? Experts Say Ease Into It To...
By Hackensack Meridian Health
NEWSWISE--It is estimated this year 79% of Americans will make a new year’s resolution to improve their health in some way...
Blue Holiday: How to Cope With Sadness Amid Holiday Cheer
By Cedars-Sinai
Newswise — LOS ANGELES (Dec. 16, 2024) -- The most wonderful time of the year can be excruciating for those dealing with grief, sadness...
Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Could Change How Hospitals Manage Patient Hydration
By Jackie Fortiér
Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators...
Resources Are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own
By Judith Graham
Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his online...
UnitedHealthcare Tried to Deny Coverage to a Chronically Ill Patient. He Fought Back, Exposing...
by David Armstrong, ProPublica; Patrick Rucker, The Capitol Forum; and Maya Miller, ProPublica
This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning...
