Blue Shield of California and the University of California (UC) have just made a deal to keep patients connected to UC health services. This agreement, lasting three years, ensures that people with Blue Shield insurance won’t lose access to UC facilities. Recently, many people got new insurance car
Older adults in Taiwan are showing interest in smartwatches for health management. A recent study looked into what makes them want to buy these devices. The study found that seniors care about how well the smartwatch works, how easy it is to use, what others think, and if they have help when needed.
Hospitals are supposed to be ready for anything, but the Covid-19 pandemic showed they often aren't. Even the best healthcare systems struggled when suddenly overwhelmed. This raised questions about how well hospitals can bounce back from big surprises. People have tried to define what makes a hosp
The U. S. has long struggled with providing fair and affordable healthcare to all its citizens. This issue has been brought back into focus with the recent Big Beautiful Bill, a key piece of legislation from the second Trump administration. This bill is currently making its way through the Senate an
Young people who are both LGBTQ+ and people of color face a lot of unique challenges. These challenges can affect their mental health, but they are often overlooked in research. A recent study tried to understand their experiences better. The study involved 24 Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ young people.
In Connecticut, construction workers who complete addiction treatment are paired with a recovery coach. This coach checks in daily, attends recovery meetings, and helps them reintegrate into work for a year. Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, doctors applying for credentials at Geisinger hospitals are not
The place where you live does more than just provide shelter. It can also play a role in your heart health, even if you don't realize it. High blood pressure is a serious issue that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. But here's something interesting: scientists are still trying to figure out how
The Supreme Court has made a big change that affects women's health care. Now, states can stop Planned Parenthood from getting money through Medicaid because it provides abortions. This is a problem because many women rely on Medicaid for important health services like birth control and pregnancy te
Berkeley County Schools are stepping up their game to support students' mental health. They've got big plans to make sure kids get the help they need. The district has a multi-year plan called the Continuous Improvement Cycle, running from 2021 to 2026. This plan includes creating a new alternative
Over the last 17 years, the health of American kids has been on a downward slope. This isn't just about one or two issues; it's a broad decline across many areas. Experts are raising alarms, pointing to rising obesity, more chronic diseases, and increasing mental health struggles like depression and
