A significant medical diagnosis doesn’t automatically guarantee Social Security disability benefits. Experiencing a health setback can lead to financial stress well before medical expenses start accumulating. Losing income due to illness, injury, or a chronic condition can be overwhelmingly burdensome, especially when households already face high costs for essentials like housing, food, and healthcare. Social...
A health worker disinfects an ambulance outside the Mongbwalu treatment center in Congo. This facility recently transported a suspected Ebola patient. The outbreak of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has led to 617 confirmed cases and 117 deaths. The U.S. administration is considering establishing a...
Officials are currently expressing concern over a range of health issues tied to the influx of visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While viruses often make headlines, the focus is now on diseases like measles, dengue, and sexually transmitted infections alongside covid-19. As the tournament takes place across North America, millions of soccer enthusiasts...
Rachel Levasseur spent seven years searching for a treatment effective against her complex form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This OCD manifests as an ongoing belief that she poses a threat to others. During this time, she attempted suicide multiple times. Last year marked a turning point when Levasseur’s parents contacted Sheppard Pratt, a psychiatric hospital...
Debt can significantly influence various areas of your financial life, but its connection with Medicare is often misunderstood. After navigating increased healthcare costs, changing insurance choices, and economic uncertainty, many older Americans hope for stability by qualifying for Medicare. This moment is a significant milestone, potentially boosting your fixed income. However, significant debt in retirement...
A study commissioned by President Joe Biden’s administration examined the health risks associated with alcohol. Released independently, the study was initially set aside by President Donald Trump’s administration due to industry pushback and scrutiny from a congressional committee. Published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, the findings align with long-standing research, emphasizing...
In December last year, Morgan Newman, a cervical cancer survivor, shared her journey at the Des Moines Public Library. In 2015, the cancer diagnosis came unexpectedly, altering her well-structured plans. At the time, she was employed as a dental assistant in Des Moines, Iowa, while studying to become a social worker. After an abnormal Pap...
The journey for many mothers in Arkansas becomes especially challenging once they leave the hospital, not concluding but rather intensifying at that point. As a medical assistant at a women’s health clinic, I witness firsthand the crucial nature of the months following childbirth. Many patients return just weeks after delivery facing unexpected complications and uncertainty...
Wearing sunscreen is essential, especially for children. Experts agree that it is crucial for all kids over six months old to use sunscreen, irrespective of skin tone. Dr. Rebecca Carter, a pediatrician at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital, highlights its importance: “Sunscreen helps prevent sun damage that extends beyond painful sunburns, lowering long-term skin...
A new federally commissioned report advises Americans to restrict alcohol consumption to one drink per day. This recommendation emerges in light of findings pointing to significant health risks associated with consuming more than one alcoholic drink daily. This study, initially sidelined during revisions of dietary guidelines under the Trump administration, highlights increased dangers posed by...