Are you frail? Nearly half of older adults are at risk
Are you frail? What to know and how to reduce your risk, which nearly half of older adults face. Early intervention can make a difference.
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Backed by threat of clawbacks, feds wield tight grip on $50B rural health fund
The threat of rescinding funding has caused fear and confusion among health organization leaders.
Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know
The new rules will apply to people covered through what’s known as Medicaid expansion.
FDA’s e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers.
Trump’s Medicaid work rules force states to scrap plans and rework systems
An overhaul — less than seven months before states must start enforcing the requirement — will be costly.
Letting go of grudges may be good for your health
Some scientists say training people to practice forgiveness could be a powerful public health tool.
My husband refuses to see a doctor. What should I do?
Ask the therapist: My husband refuses to see a doctor. What should I do? Here’s what to consider if you can’t count on spouse to look after himself, or your financial future.
New medical guidance affirms Tylenol safety during pregnancy months after Trump sows doubt
The president made unsupported claims that the medication could lead to autism in children.
States that cover healthcare for immigrants scale back
More states may have to pull back as budget pressures continue.
Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer ‘functional cure’ for some patients
New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the liver virus