Health

December 7, 2018 2:03 PM

Poll: Young people more likely to defer health care because of cost

A third of people under 35 said cost led them to put off some form of health care, compared with only 8 percent of people 65 and older, a poll by NPR and IBM Watson Health found.

by Scott Hensley

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December 7, 2018 4:00 AM

People dumped off Medicare Cost plans frustrated, angry

A change in federal law intended to reduce Medicare spending is causing confusion and anger among seniors and could leave some with huge, uncovered medical expenses next year.

by Mark Zdechlik

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December 7, 2018 4:00 AM

Projected surplus sets up fight over gas tax, health care

The stage is set for another partisan battle over taxes and spending during the 2019 legislative session that begins next month.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 6, 2018 3:16 PM

Report: facts about migrants don't always match what the headlines say

'The Lancet' looks at everything from the potential spread of infectious diseases to the impact on the economy of the country where migrants and refugees have arrived.

by Joanne Silberner

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December 6, 2018 5:44 AM

More raw beef recalled after nationwide salmonella outbreak

More than 12 million pounds of meat are now included in the recall. Officials say some 250 people have been sickened. They fear contaminated beef may remain in people's freezers.

by Amy Held

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December 5, 2018 1:25 PM

Dr. Halberg: Life expectancy drop in U.S. could be partly from diabetes

Diabetes remains one of the top 10 leading causes of death, but the disease can be managed, says Dr. Jon Hallberg.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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December 5, 2018 12:54 PM

Infections may raise the risk of mental illness in children

A large study of Danish kids finds that childhood infections are linked with a higher risk of developing some mental illnesses. The risk is highest in the months immediately following the infection.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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December 5, 2018 10:16 AM

School-based counselors help kids cope with fallout from drug addiction

More than 50 Massachusetts schools are participating in a new program that brings counselors in to help children deal with the stress and trauma of living in families struggling with drug addiction.

by Rachel Gotbaum

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December 4, 2018 4:04 PM

UnitedHealthcare customers are unhappy about cuts to SilverSneakers fitness program

Health insurer UnitedHealthcare plans to cut SilverSneakers, a popular fitness benefit, for 2.5 million people with the company's Medigap and Medicare Advantage coverage.

by Judith Graham

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December 4, 2018 3:32 PM

'Kinder gentler indifference': activists challenge George H.W. Bush's record on AIDS

The AIDS epidemic was a full-blown crisis during the presidency of George H.W. Bush. While his rhetoric was softer than that of his predecessor, Ronald Reagan, advocates say his actions fell short.

by Camila Domonoske

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