Canadians Are Being Encouraged To Consider Suicide
Why is euthanasia offered as a viable solution to a potentially non-permanent problem, when other options are possible?
How To Improve Your Health With Social Connections
Here are several actions you can take to improve your social connections and support your health.
Florida faces health insurance crisis as population spikes
Florida's population has jumped by 18 percent over the past 12 years, a spike that has resulted in a health insurance crisis.
U.S. Social Policy Is in Crisis. Academic Medicine Should Address It
The policies and practices our health care system supports or fails to support will continue to shape our health and our lives, whether we take accountability for it or not.
Georgia sues Biden as some residents face losing health care
The state sued the Biden administration on Friday in an effort to win back "stolen implementation time" from Georgia Pathways to Coverage.
Medical debt to be wiped out for 250,000 people
Connecticut will be the first U.S. state to cancel medical debt for certain households, it was announced on Friday.
Real Aid in Dying Means Caring for the Dying, Not Helping Them to Die
The way to provide aid to the dying is to invest additional resources in hospice and palliative care.
Playing a musical instrument keeps your brain in tune as you age
"Being musical could be a way of harnessing the brain's agility and resilience, known as cognitive reserve," researcher Anne Corbett said.
I lost my kind sick mom. I blame for-profit health care
What we felt was a lack of empathy in our experience still stings. And maybe that's the most disheartening and frightening aspect.
To Make Health Care Affordable, Give Patients Choices
Affordability is on the mind of every American in 2024. From groceries to gas, Americans are spending more.
Scientists warn chemicals in baby products may cause premature birth
"These chemicals may be silently seeding lasting challenges for the health of the next generation," scientist Jiwon Oh said.
Doctors could refuse patients over religious beliefs under new bill
Draft legislation in Iowa would protect health care workers and institutions from liability for refusing treatments based on their conscience.
Mississippi AG: Pro-Life Means Supporting Both Moms and Babies
Across the nation, thousands of pregnancy centers are providing a wide array of services to women, children, and their families.
Americans get a warning about Social Security increase
Seniors might be in for a surprise in 2025 when their Social Security benefits increase by the lowest amount in four years.
Communities Must Address Racial Disparities in Emergency Medical Services
Some EMS leaders are taking action, but it's coming too slowly.
The Affordable Care Act Saved My Life. Donald Trump Wants To Destroy It
If the ACA had been successfully repealed, I genuinely do not know if I would still be here today.
Democrats save Republicans' transgender surgery ban
New Hampshire's House of Representatives passed a ban on gender-affirming care with Democratic support.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for "tax revolt" in California
Approximately 700,000 undocumented immigrants between the ages of 26 and 49 will qualify for full health coverage starting Monday.
Doctor issues warning on risk of polio in New York
Amid the influx of migrants, Dr. Marc Siegel issued a warning on Friday about the rising risk of polio in New York.
Access Denied—Health Care's Supply and Demand Crisis
When the demand is care, and the supply is people, addressing an imbalance is a complex problem.
Health Care in America Is Sick. Unions May Be the Only Cure
During the holidays, nurses are striking or preparing to strike in many states around the country, and for good reason.
'People don't believe I have cancer'—Woman challenges patient stereotype
Sydney Towle, 24, wants to show the world, through her TikTok posts, that rare cancers don't discriminate and can affect the young and otherwise healthy.
Caregivers Are Invisible. They Shouldn't Be
We need better support for the people who need us most. Including dedicated family members.
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US faces "enormous" growing threat from tropical viruses, experts warn
Tropical diseases such as malaria, Zika and dengue fever have all seen U.S. transmissions and outbreaks in recent years.
Unvaccinated migrants fuel dramatic spike in chickenpox cases in Chicago
Chicago has seen nearly 400 cases of chickenpox this year as it continues grappling with an influx of migrants.
Nutritionist outlines "surprising" health benefits of gingerbread
Gingerbread contains several ingredients that are good for you, including cinnamon, molasses, nutmeg and, of course, ginger.
Biden's Health Care Agenda Will Make a Broken System Worse
The plan is compromising health care innovation—slowing the pipeline of new lifesaving treatments, therapies, and vaccines coming to market.
Greg Abbott condemned as Texas woman's abortion blocked in court
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a woman who is carrying a fetus with a fatal diagnosis from getting an abortion.
The Health Information Gap Is Making LGBTQ Americans Sick
Government health agencies, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and other health entities need to tailor health information specifically to an LGBTQ audience.
Chuck Grassley: Competition Is What's Needed to Break Drug Pricing Fever
Health care policy is exceedingly (and often, unnecessarily) complicated, offering the perfect cover for players looking to keep prices high for their own gain.