Research shows that 1 in 3 Americans seeking care report delaying or forgoing treatment because of the “administrative burdens” of dealing with health insurance and the health care system, creating additional barriers beyond costs.
Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but entire patchwork system is to blame for ill feeling
As the public reaction to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has made clear, many Americans are perhaps most unhappy with their health insurers. Indeed, just 31% of Americans have a favorable view of the health insurance industry, according to a 2024 survey.
Been drinking and your heart’s fluttering? You may have ‘holiday heart’
Maybe there’s a flutter in your chest or neck. Maybe you feel dizzy or short of breath. You may feel so concerned you go to the emergency department.
After a few tests, you’re told you have “alcohol-induced atrial arrhythmia”. In plain English, that’s an irregular heartbeat brought on by excessive, or binge drinking.
The condition is common at this time of year. That’s why it’s also called “holiday heart”.
Getting an IUD? Here’s what to know
IUDs are becoming one of the most popular forms of birth control for all ages
Work Requirements for Medicaid Could Be Returning as Republicans Take Back the Power
During the first Trump Administration, states were encouraged to submit waiver requests to implement Medicaid work requirements, a decision which signaled the weaponization of the Section 1115 authority as a means of achieving a long-standing Republican policy goal. Ultimately, thirteen such waivers were approved. Federal lawsuits soon followed and stories about how these requirements could impact rural communities began to emerge.
Millions will see rise in health insurance premiums if federal subsidies expire
The Trump administration is unlikely to extend aid that has cut the cost of exchange plans.
Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health
Despite health experts’ warning that raw milk could contain high levels of the avian flu virus, along with many other pathogens, raw milk sales are up in the U.S.
Five things young women need to know about the menopause
Megan Arnot, UCL If you’re under 40, the menopause might seem like the least of your worries right now. But for some women, this transition can happen earlier than they might expect – even as early as their 30s, in…
From 1975 to 2020, prevention, screening and care have averted 4.75m deaths in the U.S., study
From 1975 to 2020, prevention and screening efforts averted 4.75 million deaths from five cancer types: breast, cervical colorectal, lung prostate. NCI
How mother’s diet affects baby’s health: What insights from different cultures can tell us
A high-quality diet in pregnancy and healthy weight before pregnancy can reduce the risk of gestational diabetes and reduce the chance of transmitting this risk to one’s offspring.
Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows
Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging.
Healthspan versus lifespan: The vital role of muscle in successful aging
The extension of life expectancy in the 20th century and beyond is one of humanity’s greatest achievements. However, it is crucial to draw a distinction between lifespan — the amount of time between birth and death — and healthspan, which is the amount of time during which a person is healthy within their lifespan. Older people are spending more time in poor health, and this represents a major individual and public health burden.
Many people don’t measure their blood pressure properly at home – here’s how to get accurate readings
Measuring your blood pressure at home means you can take readings over several days to get a better picture of your health, instead of one-off measurements at the doctor’s clinic. But it’s important you follow specific steps to get an accurate reading.
Elton John loses sight after eye infection – how to avoid them and what to do if you get one
The more serious eye conditions causing the kind of sight loss Elton John describes, are, fortunately, rarer. The main infections of concern are orbital cellulitis, endophthalmitis and infectious keratitis.
208 million Americans are obese or overweight, study finds
Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the U.S. were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in 2021. The rates have more than doubled compared with 1990.
Without urgent intervention more than 80% of adults and close to 60% of adolescents will be classified as overweight or obese by 2050.