Schools in San Francisco were closed on Monday when teachers walked off the job for the first time since 1979. The strike was sparked by demands for better health care and higher pay. About 50, 000 students were affected because parents had to find new child‑care and meals. Union leaders an
UnitedHealth Group recently shared its fourth-quarter earnings, showing a slight beat on earnings per share but missing revenue expectations. The company reported $2. 11 in adjusted earnings per share, just above the $2. 10 expected by analysts. However, revenue came in at $113. 2 billion, falling s
Health insurance costs are going up again, and it's hitting people's wallets hard. Workers, those on Obamacare, and Medicare users are all seeing bigger price hikes this year. Employers are facing a 9% increase in health benefit costs, the biggest jump in years. Meanwhile, the benchmark Affordable C
Big hospital groups are under fire for driving up healthcare costs. A nonprofit group called CASE is spending $1 million on ads to highlight how these hospital monopolies are squeezing patients. They say these giants are buying up smaller hospitals and clinics, then hiking prices by 200%. The ads cl
In the United States, most adults have at least one long-term health problem. These issues often come from how people live their daily lives. Things like what they eat, how much they move, and how they handle stress play big roles. Doctors are starting to focus more on these lifestyle factors to hel
Iron deficiency anemia is a common issue, especially for women with heavy menstrual bleeding. A recent study suggests that IV iron replacement could be a better option than traditional oral supplements. The study, published in a medical journal, compared the two treatments. It found that a single I
America's national debt is a massive problem. It has reached over $38 trillion. This number keeps growing fast. Interest payments alone are around $1 trillion each year. Experts warn this is not sustainable. One person who has ideas on how to tackle this is Mark Cuban. He thinks health insurance co
Healthcare costs are a hot topic. The government is stepping in to make changes. They want to make healthcare more affordable. One way they're doing this is by pushing hospitals to be transparent with their prices. This can help people make smarter choices and save money. But, the government can't d
In the world of healthcare, new tech is always popping up. One of these is AI. It's being looked at to help spot neck bone breaks. These breaks are often checked using CT scans. But, these scans can be pricey. So, the big question is: Can AI make this process cheaper? First, let's talk about the cu
A significant number of Americans are facing a sharp increase in health insurance costs as crucial subsidies have come to an end. This change impacts a wide range of people, including self-employed individuals, small business owners, and farmers who rely on the Affordable Care Act for their health c
