How delays and bankruptcy let a nursing home chain avoid paying settlements for injuries and deaths
The nursing home industry is increasingly finding refuge in bankruptcy court.
Health
Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise
My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else.
Tanning bed users have nearly twice as much damage to skin cells, Northwestern study finds
Use of tanning beds nearly triples the risk of developing melanoma, and it also damages...
Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
The moves contradict the recommendations of major medical groups.
New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees
A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the student loan program for...
Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement Trump’s new Medicaid work requirements
Trump signed a law requiring states to start enforcing the requirements by 2027.
Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation
Indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air, especially during colder months.
When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared and it wasn’t just sick kids who were out
“The costs of that absenteeism are just not among the sick kids, but all the...
Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo filed the complaint alleging whistleblower retaliation.
Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety
If you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed, stay a short time. It’s fine to say, “I...