I vividly remember that late Friday afternoon when my eye pressure spiked and I staggered on foot to my ophthalmologist’s office as the rapidly thickening fog in my field of vision shrouded passing cars and traffic lights.
(Family Features) Diagnosing a transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a “warning stroke,” can be challenging because symptoms often disappear within an hour. However,...
(Family Features) Eating healthy is an important goal for people looking to maintain or improve their physical health, particularly as it relates to the...
While people may think about heart disease and kidney disease as two different health problems, there are many links between them.
Kidney disease affects roughly...
Three-quarters of people age 50-80 use at least one portal, but use and confidence are lower in those with lower incomes or lower levels of physical or mental health
By Fred Schulte and Holly Hacker, Kaiser Health News
Newly released federal audits reveal widespread overcharges and other errors in payments to Medicare Advantage health...
Susan Jaffe Kaiser Health News
A big cut in prescription drug prices for some Medicare beneficiaries kicks in next year, but finding those savings isn’t...
Understanding American attitudes about illness, death, and the healthcare system is critical to developing programs, policies, and services to support the country's aging population....
(StatePoint) Diabetes can impact the body in a number of ways, especially creating potentially serious complications for your feet.
“Foot care is a central component...
During National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in November, the Alzheimer's Association is highlighting six essential terms that are important for...
Kitchen counters and bathroom sinks across America turned into miniature medical testing labs over the past year, as millions of people swabbed their noses...
SilverSneakers® by Tivity Health®, the nation's leading fitness program for older adults, will offer members an Apple Fitness+™ subscription at no additional cost starting in...
By Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News
Proposed changes in Medicare rules could soon pave the way for a significant expansion in Medicare-covered dental services, while...
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News
As of yesterday, consumers can now buy hearing aids directly off store shelves and at dramatically lower prices...
