NBC News
April 12, 2024
“More young people choosing permanent sterilization after abortion restrictions.”
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, there's been an ongoing increase in adults ages 18 to 30 who undergo tubal ligation or vasectomy, new research shows.
NBC News
March 6, 2024
“Scientists found nanoplastics in people’s arteries. Their presence was tied to a higher risk of heart disease.”
The new research is the first to associate such plastics inside the body with heart attack, stroke or death.
NBC News
Jan. 18, 2024
“Long Covid explanation in new study possibly paves way for tests and treatments”
Scientists say drugs that calm a key part of the immune system should be studied in clinical trials as potential long Covid treatments.
NBC News
Nov. 6, 2023
“Kids who survive gun injuries experience increases in pain and psychiatric disorders”
In the year following a firearm injury, child and adolescent survivors endured significant increases in pain, psychiatric and substance use disorders compared to peers.
NBC News
Oct. 4, 2023
“Nasal esketamine works better than alternative for treatment-resistant depression, study finds”
The international study directly compared the nasal spray — approved 4½ years ago — to another option.
CQ Researcher
March 24, 2023
“Aging and Mental Health.”
Can the U.S. health system handle the mental health needs of its older population?
Next Avenue
February 17, 2023
“More Older Adults Than Ever Are Taking Multiple Drugs”
Polypharmacy, where a person regularly takes 5 or more prescription drugs, has become more common, leading to more cases of medication overload.
CQ Researcher
Oct. 7, 2022
“Obesity in America: Can the increase in prevalence be reversed?”
Nearly 42 percent of U.S. adults have obesity, up significantly in the past 20 years. Some experts call rising obesity a public health crisis.
CQ Researcher
December 10, 2021
“Patient Safety: Can U.S. hospitals significantly reduce their medical mistakes?”
The pandemic has highlighted cracks in the U.S. healthcare system, including the stubborn problem of patient safety.
AARP
September 21, 2021
“How to Communicate with Frontline Staff at Your Loved One’s Long-Term Care Facility”
Create trusting relationships and get the information you need.
CQ Researcher
September 10, 2021
“Social Security: Will Congress act to shore up its financing?”
Social Security is in financial trouble, and the government is tapping the program's trust fund this year to help pay benefits.
AARP
July 13, 2021
“When a Loved One's Paid Caregiver Doesn't Show Up for Work”
"It happens all the time." Ways to plan ahead so you are not scrambling for backup care.
CQ Researcher
March 12, 2021
“The Boy Scouts' Future”
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) may be fighting for its life.
Rural Health Quarterly
November 23, 2020
“Telemedicine in the Time of COVID19”
Telemedicine exploded at the beginning of the pandemic, but the future of telemedicine is uncertain.
CQ Researcher
September 11, 2020
“Higher Education in the COVID Age”
Colleges and universities can be engines of local economic growth. But the pandemic is disrupting their ability to act as economic engines.
CQ Researcher
July 10, 2020
“Circular Economy”
Companies worldwide are embracing the concept of a circular economy, but progress has been slow.
CQ Researcher
May 8, 2020
“CTE and Athletes”
CTE has garnered public attention, but experts say the science is in the early stages.
Rural Health Quarterly
April 23, 2020
“Heart Health in Appalachia”
How one intervention helped reduce heart disease risk in Appalachian Kentucky.
Rural Health Quarterly, Solutions Journalism Network
February 6, 2020
“Welcome to Ellenville”
How a hospital in a rural New York village became a model for opioid administration.
CQ Researcher
June 14, 2019
“Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing”
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing has seen explosive growth in recent years. Critics say reports produced by the testing companies can be inaccurate, misleading and vulnerable to hacking.
CQ Researcher
August 31, 2018
“Education Funding”
A wave of teacher protests has focused national attention on education funding and teacher pay.
Healthline News
April 6, 2018
“Direct Patient Access to Labs”
Patient portals now provide people with medical test results before they see their doctor. This helps inform, but it can also lead to anxiety or confusion.
Healthline News
February 15, 2018
“States Seeking Ways to Import Prescription Drugs from Canada”
Legislators in five states have introduced bills that would allow imported medications from Canada. They say it would save consumers money.
Healthline News
January 26, 2018
“Should All Women Be Tested for Breast, Ovarian Cancer Gene Mutations?”
Researchers say testing women age 30 and over would reduce the number of breast and ovarian cancer cases.
CQ Researcher
January 19, 2018
“Future of Puerto Rico”
Puerto Rico is still reeling from two devastating hurricanes last September and an 11-year recession, which have renewed a bitter debate over the U.S. territory's political status.