As Cannabis Users Age, Health Risks Appear to Grow
By Paula Span Benjamin Han, a geriatrician and addiction medicine specialist at the University of California-San Diego, tells his students a cautionary tale about a 76-year-old patient who,…
Resources Are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own
By Judith Graham Posted December 12, 2024 Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his…
What’s New and What to Watch for in the Upcoming ACA Open Enrollment Period
By Julie Appleby Posted October 31, 2024 It’s that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act’s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins…
State Health Department Seeks Input in Identifying Priority Air Toxics
The state health department is hosting public meetings to discuss which air toxics Colorado should prioritize. Air toxics are pollutants that can cause health impacts, such as cancer,…
Federal Panel Prescribes New Mental Health Strategy To Curb Maternal Deaths
By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock Posted May 23, 2024 Milagros Aquino was trying to find a new place to live and had been struggling to get used to new…
Dietary Choices Are Linked to Higher Rates of Preeclampsia Among Latinas
By Vanessa G. Sánchez For pregnant Latinas, food choices could reduce the risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous type of high blood pressure, and a diet based on…
The Burden of Getting Medical Care Can Exhaust Older Patients
By Judith Graham Susanne Gilliam, 67, was walking down her driveway to get the mail in January when she slipped and fell on a patch of black ice….
Mental Health Matters: What Being Aware Can Do
By Hilary Olivares Posted March 28, 2024 When we hear about mental health, we often disregard the physical and mental challenges that are associated with it. For starters,…
If You’re Poor, Fertility Treatment Can Be Out of Reach
By Michelle Andrews Posted: March 21, 2024 Mary Delgado’s first pregnancy went according to plan, but when she tried to get pregnant again seven years later, nothing…
Washington, D.C. Tries to Catch Up With AI’s Use in Health Care
By Darius Tahir Lawmakers and regulators in Washington, D.C. are starting to puzzle over how to regulate artificial intelligence in health care — and the AI industry thinks…