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Where the government draws the line for Medicaid coverage leaves out many older Americans who may need help paying for medical and long-term care bills – new research
Many older people with health insurance coverage through Medicare still can't afford the care they need. RichLegg/E+ via Getty ImagesThe...
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Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults – an aging population and climate change put ever more people at risk
Without home cooling, Phoenix's weeks with temperatures over 110 F in July 2023 became dangerous. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesScorching temperatures have...
Read moreExtreme heat is particularly hard on older adults – an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Without home cooling, Phoenix's weeks with temperatures over 110 F in July 2023 became dangerous. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesScorching temperatures have...
Read moreExtreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Without home cooling, Phoenix's weeks with temperatures over 110 F in July 2023 became dangerous. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesScorching temperatures have...
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Synthetic human embryos could allow for research beyond the 14-day limit, but this raises ethical questions
Synthetic human embryos mimic the development of “natural human embryos,” those created by fertilization. (Shutterstock) On June 14, 2023, developmental...
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STIs are on the rise – here’s how to navigate telling a partner if you’ve got one
GaudiLab/ShutterstockHaving dipped somewhat during the pandemic, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise again around the world. In England...
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People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey
wave break media/ShutterstockMost care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed....
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Millions of Americans believe aromatherapy works – but for many doctors, it still doesn’t pass the smell test
Public acceptance of aromatherapy is high, but that doesn't mean it works. Huizeng Hu/Moment via Getty ImagesThe history of using...
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Crohn’s disease: bacteria in the mouth may be a cause – here’s why
We swallow millions of bacteria each day in our saliva. Maxx-Studio/ ShutterstockCrohn’s disease affects four million people worldwide. The condition...
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What to expect when you’re expecting: How will your sex life change during pregnancy and postpartum?
The perinatal period can be hectic. It's understandable that sex may be on the back burner for a little while....
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