The flu shot is a simple and effective way to protect against the flu. However, not everyone is taking advantage of it. Some groups, like older Black and Hispanic adults, are not getting the flu shot as much as they should. This is a worry, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how people think about vaccines. Health experts are keeping an eye on this s...

In the final stretch of President Joe Biden’s term, his Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a new Medicare and Medicaid rule that could spark a big debate. The rule would make weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy more accessible to these recipients. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra believes this could help fight the obesity crisis in the U. S....

Did you know that taking care of elderly or sick loved ones can cost a fortune? Just ask Sharon Zimmer from Wisconsin. She’s been caring for her husband, Chuck, who has Alzheimer's and dementia, since 2018. The costs are skyrocketing, and it's putting a big strain on families like hers. Sharon had to quit her part-time job to care for Chuck full-time, which cut their...