Historic Numbers of Americans Live by Themselves as They Age
By Judith Graham
Gerri Norington, 78, never wanted to be on her own as she grew old.
But her first marriage ended in divorce, and her...
RSV Vaccines: What older adults need to know
(Family Features) Even though cooler days may seem far off, now is the best time to plan ahead for a healthy winter. One common...
“I Don’t Want to Die”: Needing Mental Health Care, He Got Trapped in His...
by Max Blau, illustrations by Vanessa Saba, special to ProPublica
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Would you trust AI to scan your genitals for STIs?
By Jasmine Mithani/Originally published by The 19th
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In March, health technology startup HeHealth...
Long COVID looks different in children and teens. Do you know the key symptoms?
By Kay Wicker/originally published by thegrio
As we continue to learn more about COVID-19 and how it manifests, it’s becoming clearer how the viral infection...
Back to school health tips for parents
By Penn State Health
Newswise — Somehow, the end of summer break is quickly approaching and soon students will return to school.
Are you and your...
Black employees more likely to experience depression after workplace mistreatment
By Indiana University
Newswise — BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Workplace mistreatment results in higher rates of depression and sleep loss in Black employees than white employees...
This athlete’s favorite part of the Olympics? Free health care.
By Darreonna Davis/Originally published by The 19th
Ariana Ramsey, a member of the history-making U.S. women’s rugby team, is going viral on TikTok, not for...
Stay Ahead of Medicare Fraudsters
(Family Features) Every day, criminals target older Americans with one goal - to steal their Medicare numbers and other protected health information. To fraudsters,...
Long COVID Clinic Offers Hope Through Research and Treatment
By University of Utah Health
Newswise — For most healthy adults, a COVID infection means a few rough weeks of symptoms and then a return...
