People with dementia often forget even close family members as the disease advances. “It can throw people into an existential crisis,” an expert said.
Breakups between health providers and Advantage plans are increasingly common. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has allowed whole groups of patients to leave their plans.
RFK Jr. Exaggerates Share of Autistic Population With Severe Limitations
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this month that "autism destroys families,” adding that “most cases are now severe” and describing children who will never work, play baseball, write …
Financial stress can damage your mental health. These steps may help
With people losing their jobs and the stock market rocky, there's a lot of financial anxiety right now. Research shows how you approach it can be key to protecting your mental and physical health.
Hospital care at home, for kids
By Michelle Crouch The Charlotte Ledger When 6-year-old Mackenzie Conlon was hospitalized with the flu at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital in February, all she wanted was to go home, …
How West Texas is fairing, three months into the measles outbreak
The measles outbreak is not easing up around the country. The CDC reports 884 confirmed cases nationwide, three times the number of cases in 2024. In West Texas, where the outbreak started, …
Men have body dysmorphia too. That's why some use this drug.
Body modifiers like Ozempic and other weight loss drugs have gotten attention for how skinny they can make you. But what if you're a boy who wants to get BIGGER? For young men, there's another drug …
(NewsUSA) - Child care remains a top priority—and a significant financial investment—for many families. Fortunately, several financial assistance programs are available around the country to …
(NewsUSA) - If you’re a pet parent who considers your furry companion a true family member, you’re not alone. Pet ownership is bigger—and more indulgent—than ever. The pet industry surpassed …
(NewsUSA) - Troy Ita’s life was turned upside down by diabetes. Thankfully, he doesn’t have to compromise lifestyle or family time with the help of groundbreaking technology. Family is at the …
(NewsUSA) - “Onward, Ye Heroes” by C.S. BrownIn this exciting conclusion to the “Smoke Without Ash” fantasy series, three heroes must stand on the front line to defend the world from the …
(NewsUSA) - If you put on socks this morning but skipped the sunscreen, you’re doing it wrong — at least according to a new nationwide campaign launched on  World Health Day  earlier this …
(NewsUSA) - As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal—and for many, it’s the first time in months they’ll be showing off their legs again. But for some, the thought of …

Bringing Patient Data to the Frontlines: Why Interoperability Must Include EMS

EMS providers often treat patients without medical history, risking delays, errors, and guesswork. But new national data-sharing frameworks are starting to close that gap, bringing critical records …

Hospitals Are Freezing M&A Deals as Federal Policies Rattle Industry

There were only five hospital M&A transactions during the first quarter of 2025 — a slump caused the Trump administration’s flurry of new policies and the resulting economic uncertainty. …

Novo Nordisk Notches a Court Win Against Wegovy and Ozempic Compounders

A federal court judge ruling leaves in place an FDA determination that shortages of the Novo Nordisk drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are resolved. Consequently, compounding pharmacies must stop making their …

The Silent Mental Health Crisis of Climate Change

Many of those who survive the loss, devastation, and displacement of an extreme climate event — such as a flood, tornado, drought, or wildfire — experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic …
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