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Extended-stay hotels, a growing option for poor families, can lead to health problems for kids
Hotel living can lead to — or exacerbate — various physical and mental health issues for children, say advocates for families and researchers who study homelessness.
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More mobile clinics are bringing long-acting birth control to rural areas
Rural providers may not be able to afford to stock long-acting birth control devices or may not be trained in administering them, program leaders say.
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North Carolina mountain town confronts unexpected public health catastrophe
Flooding wrought by Hurricane Helene devastated communities around Asheville, North Carolina. A host of government programs are helping restore water, food, and medicine.
Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves
As memory and thinking problems accelerate, these seniors can lose track of bills, have their electricity shut off, or be threatened with eviction.
What’s new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
It’s that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act’s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15.
Here’s why getting a COVID shot during pregnancy is important
Nearly 90% of babies who had to be hospitalized with Covid-19 had mothers who didn’t get the vaccine while they were pregnant, according to new data released by the CDC.
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Harris’ emphasis on maternal health care is paying dividends with Black women voters
The enthusiasm may be key for Democratic turnout at the polls in critical battleground states.
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Benefit trend: Employers opt to give workers an allowance for coverage
Some consumer advocates are concerned an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement could result in skimpier, pricier coverage for certain consumers, especially sicker, older ones.
More restrooms have adult-size changing tables to help people with disabilities
Advocates say such tables are not explicitly required by the ADA. But a new federal law will mandate them in many airports in coming years, and states can adopt building...
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Vance-Walz debate highlighted clear health policy differences
The debate showcased their very different views on health policies past and present.