Sorrow can be deadly: Recent research highlights the impact of losing someone you care about.
Grief and Its Effects on Health Losing someone close can deeply affect those left behind—spouses and parents, especially. A recent survey featured in a journal on July 24 found that those grieving face a heightened risk of mortality linked to their sorrow. This study connects grief to various health issues, like heart problems and increased […]
States with Democratic leadership oppose Trump’s limits on gender-affirming care.
A group of over a dozen Democratic attorneys announced a lawsuit on Friday against actions taken by President Trump’s administration that significantly limit access to gender-affirming healthcare for individuals under 19. The suit was filed in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, targeting three specific directives. One of these is a Presidential […]
Crying sounds heard from closed NYC day care, but city claims there are no animals inside
A colony of wild cats was trapped inside a vehicle at an abandoned daycare, drawing cries for help. Activists assert that some of the cats have already been rescued. Volunteers managed to surround three of the cats during two separate incidents at the closed childcare facility in Sheepshead Bay, operated by the New York City […]
AI has significant potential for health care, and the action plan introduced by Trump is an encouraging initial move.
Doctors are increasingly aware of how AI could change healthcare for the better, especially when it comes to improving patient outcomes. However, realizing this potential is going to require innovation led by physicians and some careful decision-making right now to build a desired future in medicine. For healthcare tech to make a real impact, it […]
New York Excludes Close to 1 Million Individuals From Health Care Program
Over the past two years, nearly one million individuals in New York have been dropped from healthcare plans, based on data from KFF, a nonprofit organization specializing in health policy research. From March 2023 to March 2025, around 930,000 people lost access to the Medicaid program, part of a broader national process of unwinding pandemic-related […]
Retirees will encounter health care expenses of $172,500, according to a Fidelity report.
Rising Medical Costs for Retirees During a discussion on “Making Money,” host Charles Payne spoke with Rebecca Walser, the president of Walser Wealth Management, about the savings and retirement landscape for Americans. A retiree turning 65 in 2025 is expected to spend an average of $172,500 on medical costs over their retirement. This represents a […]
FTC examines care providers for transgender youth, looking for feedback on a probe into claimed misleading practices.
FTC Investigates Gender-Affirming Care The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry into whether healthcare providers offering gender-affirming services might be breaching federal consumer protection laws. This investigation began on Monday. In a recent news release, the FTC explained that they are conducting a survey to gain insights into how consumers might be […]
FTC reviews care providers for transgender youth, looking for feedback on investigation into claimed misleading practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry to determine if gender-affirming healthcare providers may be breaching federal consumer protection laws. This investigation, announced on Monday, aims to gather insights into the potential misinformation or unsupported claims surrounding ‘gender-affirming care,’ especially as it pertains to minors. In a recent news release, the FTC […]
Florida Cuts Health Care Coverage for More Than a Quarter of Individuals
Changes to Medicaid Coverage in Florida In Florida, over 25% of individuals enrolled in major health plans have been removed from Medicaid over two years. After the pandemic led to an expansion of Medicaid, around 1.4 million residents in Florida have lost their Medicaid coverage during this unwinding process that is affecting states nationwide. The […]
They obviously don’t care about you
In today’s pricey economy, a lot of parents find themselves with adult children who linger in the home longer than they’d like. Some even end up letting go of staff, hoping it might help their kids learn to take charge of their own lives. Take one family, for instance. They have a 17-year-old still living […]